As part of PGE's Wildfire Mitigation Plan, there is a need to minimize wildland fire risk associated with utilities in the National Forest. Therefore, this project would underground approximately 5 miles of existing powerline.
Location
Community of Government Camp and Timberline Lodge
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/01/2025
2
Decision
06/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Electric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations |
| Portland General Electric (PGE) Undergrounding Summit 13 Distribution Powerline | Decision Signed Date: 06/18/2025 |
| Forests | Mt. Hood National Forest |
| Districts | Zigzag Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |