Decision Memo Completed

Kupreanof Microhydro

Tongass National Forest Wrangell-Petersburg, Alaska Petersburg Ranger District

Proposal to issue a special use authorization to install a 6 inch diameter x 458 foot long water line, and a 3 inch diameter x 30 foot long water line attached to two instream water intake boxes to facilitate power generation to a private residence.

Location

Two miles southwest of Petersburg, Alaska on Kupreanof Island

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/08/2020
2
Decision
08/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2020 (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
Kupreanof MicrohydroDecision Signed Date: 08/04/2020
ForestsTongass National Forest
DistrictsPetersburg Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 32, T. 58 S., R. 79 E., Copper River Meridian
Special use management