Decision Memo Completed

UPPCO Underground Conversion

Hiawatha National Forest Alger, Michigan Hiawatha National Forest All Units

The Upper Peninsula Power Company is requesting an amendment to their permit to convert 0.37 miles of overhead power to underground, replace 15 poles and add 4 pad mounted transformers to the line.

Location

The powerline is adjacent to the Au Train Lake.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/21/2017
2
Decision
05/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2017 (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 ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
UPPCO Underground ConversionDecision Signed Date: 05/31/2017
ForestsHiawatha National Forest
DistrictsMunising Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management