Decision Memo Completed

UPPCO 26.6 Road Powerline Undergrounding

Hiawatha National Forest Delta, Michigan Rapid River Ranger District

The Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) has requested to replace overhead powerlines with underground powerlines on National Forest System lands along the 26.6 road as part of a larger project.

Location

The powerline is located off of County Road 509 on the 26.6 road.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/11/2016
2
Decision
09/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2016 (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
UPPCO 26.6 Road Powerline UndergroundingDecision Signed Date: 09/23/2016
ForestsHiawatha National Forest
DistrictsRapid River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management