Decision Memo Completed

Hoosier Energy Herbicide Use Project

Hoosier National Forest Crawford; Orange; Perry, Indiana Hoosier National Forest All Units

Proposal to issue an amended special use permit to Hoosier Energy Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc. that would incorporate herbicide to maintain rights-of-way while restoring Monarch Butterfly habitat.

Location

This project is located throughout the Tell City Ranger District, including ROWs in the counties of Perry, Crawford, and Orange.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/17/2025
2
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (25), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(25)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityElectric Transmission; Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
Hoosier Energy Herbicide Use ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/30/2025
ForestsHoosier National Forest
DistrictsHoosier National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsSpecial use management