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 Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Xcel Energy Special Use Permit Amendment | Decision Signed Date: 03/28/2013 |
| Forests | Ottawa National Forest |
| Districts | Bessemer Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T48N, R46W, Sec. 13, SESE |