Decision Memo Completed

Continuation of City & Borough of Wrangell Permit for Sunrise Hydroelectric Investigation

Tongass National Forest Wrangell-Petersburg, Alaska Wrangell Ranger District

Continue authorization of the Borough of Wrangell to conduct field reconnaissance and survey work for the Sunrise hydroelectric and drinking water project. CZMA FL/P(2)

Location

Investigation work would be located on the northern half of Woronkofski Island at elevations ranging from sea level to 2,000 feet.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/13/2010
2
Decision
11/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2010 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Area Management
SUA: Continuation of Sunrise Lake Field Reconnaissance and Survey WorkDecision Signed Date: 11/10/2010
ForestsTongass National Forest
DistrictsWrangell Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 17, Township 63 South, Range
Special area management