Decision Memo Completed

AEP 138kv Overhead Transmission Line

Wayne National Forest Monroe; Washington, Ohio Athens Ranger District

American Electric Power requested a special use authorization for construction of a overhead transmission line on 5 separate parcels crossing National Forest system lands. Additional construction would occur on lands for which AEP holds easements.

Location

Washington and Monroe Counties from the Devola Sub Station to the Bell Ridge Sub Station.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/07/2019
2
Decision
11/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2020 (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
AEP 138kv Overhead Transmission LineDecision Signed Date: 11/03/2020
ForestsWayne National Forest
DistrictsAthens Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management