Decision Memo Completed

Illinois American Water Special Use Permit

Shawnee National Forest Hardin, Illinois Hidden Springs Ranger District

A proposal to amend a special-use permit issued to Illinois American Water, which would allow for installation, maintenance, and operation of a 3,500 foot by 2 foot right-of-way across Forest land for an underground 4 inch water transmission pipeline

Location

The proposed right-of way would be located in Section 11 of Township 11 South, Range 8 East, 3rd PM, Hardin County, Illinois.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/22/2016
2
Decision
12/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2017 (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
Illinois American Water Special Use PermitDecision Signed Date: 12/16/2016
ForestsShawnee National Forest
DistrictsHidden Springs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management