Decision Memo Completed

Utilities District of Western Indiana Buried Power Line Permit Renewal

Hoosier National Forest Monroe, Indiana Brownstown Ranger District

The Hoosier is proposing to reissue a special use permit for another twenty (20) years for a buried power line across NFS lands.

Location

The main portion of the line is within the Hardin Ridge Recreation Area.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/04/2012
2
Decision
12/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Utilities District of Western Indiana (UDWI)Decision Signed Date: 12/17/2014
ForestsHoosier National Forest
DistrictsBrownstown Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 7 North, Range 1 East, Sections 9, 16, 19, 21,28, 29, and 30; Township 6 North, Range 1 East, Section 5
Special use management