Decision Memo Completed

Bayfield Electric Projects: Meter pole near FR223 and Line Burial Projects near FR368 and FR1314

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Bayfield, Wisconsin Washburn Ranger District

Special Use Permit amendment for utility work in existing rights-of-way. Proposal to add a meter pole near FR 223, upgrade a buried line near FR1314, and replace existing overhead line with underground line near FR368, includes overhead line removal.

Location

New meter pole install northeast of FR 223. Line burial north end of Lake Owen, near FR 368 about two miles southeast of Drummond, WI.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/01/2025
2
Decision
09/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2025 (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
Bayfield Electric Projects: Meter pole near FR223 and Line Burial Projects near FR368 and FR1314Decision Signed Date: 09/11/2025
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsWashburn Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management