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 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 |
| UPPCO 26.6 Road Powerline Undergrounding | Decision Signed Date: 09/23/2016 |
| Forests | Hiawatha National Forest |
| Districts | Rapid River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |