Decision Memo Completed

CHT205123-Mon Power Amendment #7

Monongahela National Forest Randolph, West Virginia Monongahela National Forest All Units

An existing powerline utility permit holder is proposing a new 950' aerial line to serve a private residence near Whitmer, WV. Due to slope, vegetation, a grazing allotment, and soils resources, an aerial line poses the least disturbance.

Location

Approx 500 feet west of county road 29/4 north of Whitmer in the Whitmer range allotment.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/26/2023
2
Decision
03/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2024 (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 RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
CHT205123-Mon Power Amendment #7Decision Signed Date: 03/26/2024
ForestsMonongahela National Forest
DistrictsCheat Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management