Decision Memo Completed

Xcel Energy W3477 Electric Line Rebuild

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Taylor, Wisconsin Medford-Park Falls Ranger District

Xcel Energy is planning to rebuild their W3477 electric transmission line, a portion of which is located on National Forest. The line would be the same voltage (69 kV), but taller poles would be installed to meet current line requirements.

Location

Transmission line is located in Price and Taylor Counties with the portion on National Forest being on the eastern side of the Taylor County portion of the Medford-Park Falls Ranger District.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/30/2019
2
Decision
06/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityElectric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations
Xcel Energy W3477 Electric Line RebuildDecision Signed Date: 06/21/2019
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsMedford-Park Falls Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management