Decision Memo Completed

2025 Wisconsin Energy Rebuild Project

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Forest, Wisconsin Eagle River-Florence Ranger District

Wisconsin Electric Power Company (WE) is proposing to rebuild their existing powerline which would consist of overhead removal and restoration, and underground relocation. The proposed removal and installation are proposed on approximately 17 acres.

Location

State Highway 55 and County Trunk Highway A in Forest County

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/08/2025
2
Decision
09/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
2025 Wisconsin Energy Rebuild ProjectDecision Signed Date: 09/03/2025
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsEagle River-Florence Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT40N R13E Section 2; T41N R13E Section 13,16,17,20, 21, 24, 25, 26 & 36
Special use management