Decision Memo Completed

Dominion Energy Cave Mountain Lake and St. Mary's Woods Underground Facilities

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Augusta; Rockbridge, Virginia Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts

Special Use Permit amendment to authorize Dominion Energy of VA to replace overhead electrical power tap line with underground cable in conduit primarily along existing roads.

Location

One line would run along FS Rd #41 and FS Rd #1816 for a total of 2,792 ft. The second line would occur along FS Rd. #780 and #780A a total of 6,900 ft.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/30/2023
2
Decision
06/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2025 (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
Dominion Energy Cave Mountain Lake and St. Mary's Woods Underground FacilitiesDecision Signed Date: 06/25/2025
ForestsGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest
DistrictsGlenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts
Legal Land DescriptionSt. Mary's - 37.926944/-79.163611; /Cave Mtn Lake 37.5725/-79.538056
Special use management