Decision Memo Completed

2019 Bayfield Electric Line Burial

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

An amendment to the Special Use Permit to replace existing overhead powerline with a new underground line within the existing utility corridor right-of-way. Proposal includes the removal of overhead supporting infrastructure.

Location

Multiple locations on Great Divide and Washburn Ranger Districts

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/01/2019
2
Decision
09/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2019 (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
2019 Bayfield Electric Line BurialDecision Signed Date: 09/27/2019
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsGreat Divide Ranger District; Washburn Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management