Decision Memo Completed

Consumers Energy M-65 Special Use Authorization Amendment

Huron-Manistee National Forests Iosco, Michigan Huron Shores Ranger District

The Huron-Manistee National Forests received an application from Consumers Energy to bury a 4.8 kV, single phase, electrical distribution line along M-65, within the road right-of-way on the Tawas Ranger District.

Location

From Hale, MI, go north on M-65 approx 11 miles to the intersection with River Road, south of the Au Sable River.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/22/2012
2
Comment Period
10/22/2012
3
Decision
12/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
12/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2); 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Consumers Energy Special Use Auhtorization AmendmentDecision Signed Date: 12/10/2012
ForestsHuron-Manistee National Forest
DistrictsHuron Shores Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNE¼NW¼, NW¼NE¼, and NE¼NE¼, Section 27, T24N, R6E, Oscoda Township, Iosco County Michigan
Special use management