Decision Memo Completed

American Transmission Company (ATC) Earth Removal Project

Hiawatha National Forest Delta, Michigan Rapid River Ranger District

ATC proposes to remove earth beneath existing transmission line in Delta County to improve ground-to-wire clearance.

Location

There are four grading locations along an established transmission line.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/05/2016
2
Decision
05/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2016 (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
American Transmission Company (ATC) Earth Removal ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/31/2016
ForestsHiawatha National Forest
DistrictsRapid River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 13 of T41N, R21N and Sections 22 and 23 of T41N, R20W
Special use management