Environmental Assessment Completed

Cooper Lake Hydroelectric Project

Chugach National Forest Kenai Peninsula, Alaska Chugach National Forest All Units

The Forest Service is proposing to issue three special use permits to Chugach Electric Association (CEA) for the operation of the existing Cooper Lake Hydroelectric facility.

Location

The project area is located on Cooper Lake; near the community of Cooper Landing in south-central Alaska.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/22/2011
2
Comment Period
10/06/2011
3
Decision
12/2011 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Roadless Area Management; Road Improvements/Construction
Decision Notice and FONSI for Cooper Lake Hydroelectric ProjectDecision Signed Date: 12/05/2011 Legal Notice Date: 12/07/2011
ForestsChugach National Forest
DistrictsChugach National Forest All Units
Special use management