Decision Memo Completed

Consumers Energy Powerline Burial

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

A proposal to amend the Consumers Energy Permit to include about 1800' of additional buried powerline. The line has been requested by a resident surrounded by NFS lands. The line will be buried 36' north of the centerline of FR5483.

Location

Vicinity of 12 Mile Road in Wexford County, Michigan.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/31/2017
2
Decision
01/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2018 (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
Consumers Energy Powerline BurialDecision Signed Date: 01/03/2018
ForestsHuron-Manistee National Forest
DistrictsCadillac/Manistee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT21N, R12W, Section 31
Special use management