Decision Memo Completed

American Transmission Company (ATC) 6952 Maintenance

Hiawatha National Forest Chippewa, Michigan Hiawatha National Forest All Units

ATC is proposing to rebuild their 6952 powerline to correct many safety issues with low hanging powerlines. Rebuild will be within the existing corridor to provide reliable and safe service to rural customers.

Location

Powerline corridor on the Eastside of the Hiawatha National Forest, parallel to Highway M-28.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/08/2010
2
Decision
01/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
American Transmission Company (ATC) 6952 MaintenanceDecision Signed Date: 01/11/2011
ForestsHiawatha National Forest
DistrictsSault Ste. Marie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT46N R3W, Secs 15, 18 & 19; T46N R4W, Secs 13-18; T46N R5W, Sec 23.
Special use management