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 Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| CECC & WRVEC Aerial Powerline ROW Herbicide Use and CECC Aerial Powerline ROW Expansion | Decision Signed Date: 05/06/2026 |
| Forests | Mark Twain National Forest |
| Districts | Ava / Cassville / Willow Springs Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |