Decision Memo Cancelled

Columbia Gas Smokehole Cathodic Protection SUP

Monongahela National Forest Pendleton, West Virginia Potomac Ranger District

Columbia Gas Transmission LLC seeks a permit to install a cathodic protection system on existing pipeline to comply with safety regs. This would require 2 anode beds, 1.1 miles of power poles/line within their ex right of way, use of FR79 for access

Location

Proposed work would occur between the North Fork Mountain trail and Forest Road 79. Most work would occur within Columbia's ex right of way, except for the 2 anode beds (4 acres) outside of the ROW.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/2021 (Estimated)
2
Decision
08/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2021 (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 ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsMonongahela National Forest
DistrictsPotomac Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management