Proposal to relocate a powerline from a cross-county location to along Bayfield Co. Hwy. M. The existing line was built in wetlands, relocating the line would reduce impacts to wetlands, and improve access for future maintenance.
Location
Forest System lands along Bayfield County Highway M in T43N R6W Sections 17, 18, 19, and 20.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/09/2016
2
Decision
01/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2017 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2); 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Xcel Energy Power Line Reconstruction | Decision Signed Date: 01/18/2017 |
| Forests | Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest |
| Districts | Great Divide Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |