Categorical Exclusion Developing Proposal

2026 Oakmulgee Alabama Power Underground Distribution Line

National Forests in Alabama Bibb; Perry, Alabama Oakmulgee Ranger District

Alabama Power Company (APC) has requested a permit to construct, operate, and maintain 3.9 miles (4.74 acres) of underground 7.2kv electrical distribution line via directional boring. To view documents related to this proposal, visit: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/23f46ul4kcye97vbhys8v145roxbls6j

Location

This project is South of Mertz and follows NFSR 728, NFSR 732, Bibb County Line Road and Perry County Road 23.

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
2/24/2026
2
Finding/Decision Date

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionUSDA-28d-USFS; USDA-43d-USFS
Special use management