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 Exclusion | 32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Electric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations |
| American Transmission Company (ATC) Earth Removal Project | Decision Signed Date: 05/31/2016 |
| Forests | Hiawatha National Forest |
| Districts | Rapid River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Section 13 of T41N, R21N and Sections 22 and 23 of T41N, R20W |