Decision Memo Completed

Xcel Energy Special Use Amendment

Ottawa National Forest Gogebic, Michigan Bessemer Ranger District

The proposal is to issue a special use permit amendment to Xcel Energy, for the construction of a 115kV, electric tansmission line corridor; the cleared area will be approx. 100'x100'. It's not expected that any structures will be placed on FS land.

Location

The project area is approximately 4 miles northeast of the town of Bessemer, MI.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/04/2012
2
Comment Period
04/04/2012
3
Decision
03/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
04/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Xcel Energy Special Use Permit AmendmentDecision Signed Date: 03/28/2013
ForestsOttawa National Forest
DistrictsBessemer Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT48N, R46W, Sec. 13, SESE
Special use management