Decision Memo On Hold

PowerSouth Transmission Line SUP

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PowerSouth has applied for a special use permit to install an overhead 115v power transmission line from their substation. The proposal is to widen the road right-of-way by 37 feet on the north side of Highway 186. Approximately 2.7 miles (12 acres).

Location

Highway 80 east of the Tuskegee Ranger District along Highway 186 to the new industrial park adjacent to Interstate 85 (I-85).

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/2025 (Estimated)
2
Comment Period
08/2025 (Estimated)
3
Decision
11/2025 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
12/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3); 32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Timber Sales (Green)
ForestsNational Forests in Alabama
DistrictsTuskegee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management