Decision Memo Completed

Bayfield Electric Hwy N Sec 31 Line Burial

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Bayfield, Wisconsin Washburn Ranger District

The Forest has received a request to bury about 1,800 feet of existing overhead powerline near County Hwy N. Proposal addresses recent changes from high water in this area including raising/widening of County Hwy N and dying trees.

Location

About 13 miles west of Drummond, WI. Along County Highway N.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/07/2021
2
Decision
07/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2021 (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 ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Bayfield Electric Hwy N Sec 31 Line BurialDecision Signed Date: 07/08/2021
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsWashburn Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT45N, R8W, Section 31, Bayfield County, WI
Special use management