Decision Memo Completed

American Transmission Company Raco Switch

Hiawatha National Forest Chippewa, Michigan Hiawatha National Forest All Units

The purpose of this project is for ATC to replace a manual switch along their line with a remotely operated switch. A remotely operated switch provides safer more efficient access to activate and deactivate their telecommunication lines.

Location

Access will be from M-28 to Middletown Rd (FS Rd 3081) to the right-of-way. Access will be down the ROW and along Dishpan Rd (FS Rd 3364).

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/08/2016
2
Decision
04/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2017 (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
American Transmission Company Raco SwitchDecision Signed Date: 04/11/2017
ForestsHiawatha National Forest
DistrictsSt. Ignace Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT46N R4W Sections 16, 15, 21, 22, 28, 27
Special use management