Decision Memo Completed

Bayfield Electric New Service

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Bayfield, Wisconsin Washburn Ranger District

Bayfield Electric Cooperative has requested an amendment to their permit. Request is to install underground 15KV power cables for two new customers at differing locations within the Drummond Township, Bayfield County, WI.

Location

Two separate requests about 10 miles south of Iron River, WI. One in T45N, R8W, Section 31 action is near County Highway A. Second is in 44N, R8W, Section 6, along north sides of Tar and Lost Roads.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/13/2021
2
Decision
09/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
2021 Bayfield Electric New ServiceDecision Signed Date: 09/08/2021
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsWashburn Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management