Decision Memo Completed

Bayfield Electric Power Line Reconstruction

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Bayfield, Wisconsin Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest All Units

An amendment to the Special Use Permit to maintain and reconstruct electric lines: approximately 3.9 miles of line replacement, 3.2 miles of underground line installation, and 2.9 miles of overhead line removal.

Location

The Great Divide District sections are near Lake Five Road and Ryans Lane Road in Cable, WI. The Washburn sections include Finger Lake Road in Delta, WI and Lake Owen Station Road in Drummond, WI.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/01/2016
2
Decision
10/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2); 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Bayfield Electric Power Line ReconstructionDecision Signed Date: 10/06/2016
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsGreat Divide Ranger District; Washburn Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management