Categorical Exclusion Developing Proposal

GTN Compressor Station 12 Vegetation Manangement

Deschutes National Forest Deschutes, Oregon Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District

The Deschutes National Forest is responding to a request for authorization from Gas Transmission Northwest, a special use permit holder, to complete vegetation management within a 50 foot buffer around a compressor station as a fuel break against wildfires.

Location

Approximately 14 miles south of Bend, OR

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
8/12/2026
2
Finding/Decision Date

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionUSDA-28d-USFS
Special use management