Decision Memo Completed

Great Lakes Energy Powerline Burial Amendment 5

Huron-Manistee National Forests Mason, Michigan Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District

Amend a Great Lakes Energy permit to include approximately 2700' of additional buried powerline in the vicinity of FR5605 and Little River Road. The powerline has been requested for a private residence that is surrounded by the National Forest.

Location

Distribution line would be along Little River Road.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/08/2016
2
Decision
02/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityElectric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations
Great Lakes Energy Powerline Burial Amendment 5Decision Signed Date: 02/16/2017
ForestsHuron-Manistee National Forest
DistrictsCadillac/Manistee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT21N R15W Section 30
Special use management