Environmental Assessment Completed

Ameren Powerline Reconstruction Project

Shawnee National Forest Jackson, Illinois Shawnee National Forest All Units

Ameren Power Generating Company needs a new permit to reconstruct seven-miles of an existing permitted electric transmission line system, to include lines, poles, and supporting structures. The line runs from Grand Tower to Makanda.

Location

Their permitted right-of-way across Forest land is located between Grand Tower and Makanda.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/05/2013
2
Comment Period
11/13/2014
3
Objection Period Start
03/08/2015
4
Decision
05/2015 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
06/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Ameren Powerline Reconstruction ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/20/2015
ForestsShawnee National Forest
DistrictsShawnee National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 10 South, Range 3 West Section 8, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, & 27
Special use management