Decision Memo Completed

Enbridge Energy and Consumers Energy Special Use Authorization Amendments

Huron-Manistee National Forests Oscoda, Michigan Mio Ranger District

The Huron-Manistee National Forests, received an application from Enbridge Energy (Enbridge) to install an Emergency Flow Restriction Device (EFRD) on their 30 inch crude oil pipeline located on the Mio Ranger District including an electrical hookup.

Location

From Mio, MI, go south on M-33 approx 7.5 miles to the intersection with Valley Road, then west approx 3 miles to Union Corners then continue approx 4 miles to the ERFD.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/31/2012
2
Comment Period
07/31/2012
3
Objection Period Start
07/31/2012
4
Decision
11/2012 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
11/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation219 (2012)
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Enbridge Energy and Consumers Energy Special Use Authorization AmendmentsDecision Signed Date: 11/06/2012
ForestsHuron-Manistee National Forest
DistrictsMio Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionEnbridge ERFD, SWSW, Section 25, T25N, R1E, and Consumers Energy Sections 19, 27 – 30, T25N, R2E, and Sections 24 and 25, T25N, R1E, Big Creek Township, Oscoda County, Michigan.
Special use management