Decision Memo In Progress

Ameren Illinois Merlot-Grand Tower Transmission Line Rebuild

Shawnee National Forest Jackson, Illinois Shawnee National Forest All Units

Electrical Transmission Powerline Improvement - Soil Boring, Access Road Improvements, Pole Replacement, and Right-of-Way Widening

Location

Jackson County, Illinois (Raddle Quad) - Kinkaid T8S, R4W, Sections 17, 20, 28, and 29.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/13/2026
2
Decision
02/2026 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2026 (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 ActivityElectric Transmission
ForestsShawnee National Forest
DistrictsShawnee National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Land management planningVegetation management (other than forest products)Special use managementFacility management