Decision Memo In Progress

Issuance of a new permit for installation and maintenance of underground power line to East Peak.

El Yunque National Forest Rio Grande, Puerto Rico El Yunque National Forest All Units

The FS will issue a special use permit for installation and maintenance of an underground power line along the FSR 27 within the East Peak prism to replace an existing above ground power line that was damaged during recent hurricanes in 2017.

Location

Forest Service Road 27 and a segment of PR 930 along the East Peak area.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/06/2019
2
Decision
11/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2019 (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 ActivityElectric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations
ForestsEl Yunque National Forest
DistrictsEl Yunque National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management