Decision Memo Completed

Chugach Electric Assoc Relocation of Existing Hope Distribution Line in sec. 3, MP 5.5-5.8, Hope Hwy

Chugach National Forest Kenai Peninsula, Alaska Seward Ranger District

The new alignment will require clearing a new 40-foot wide right-of-way along the west side of the Hope Highway and the installation of approximately 1500` of new overhead primary single-phase electric distribution line and retiring the existing line

Location

Mile post 5.5-5.8, Hope Highway

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/26/2013
2
Comment Period
11/05/2013
3
Decision
02/2014 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
02/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Chugach Electric Association Section 3 Hope Feeder Electric Line RebuildDecision Signed Date: 02/06/2014 Legal Notice Date: 02/09/2014
ForestsChugach National Forest
DistrictsSeward Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 22, T9N, R1W, Seward Meridian
Special use management