Environmental Assessment Completed

CECC & WRVEC Aerial Powerline ROW Herbicide Use and CECC Aerial Powerline ROW Expansion

Mark Twain National Forest Barry; Christian; Stone; Taney, Missouri Mark Twain National Forest All Units

CECC & WRVEC powerline herbicide use will cover approximately 61 miles or 263 acres of aerial powerline ROW. CECC ROW Expansion will require the removal of approximately 13.6 forested acres expanding the existing widths to 60 feet.

Location

The CECC distribution/transmission line systems are in the Cassville Unit of the Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs Ranger District (ACWRD) while the WRVEC system is located on the Ava and Cassville RD.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/08/2025
2
Comment Period
01/01/2026
3
Decision
05/2026 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2026 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
CECC & WRVEC Aerial Powerline ROW Herbicide Use and CECC Aerial Powerline ROW ExpansionDecision Signed Date: 05/06/2026
ForestsMark Twain National Forest
DistrictsAva / Cassville / Willow Springs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementWatershed management