Washington Electric wants to relocate a section of line from private to Forest Service land where about 60 ft will be above ground and 300 ft will be buried. they are requesting a ROW width of 30 ft, some tree cutting and trenching will be needed.
Location
Wayne National Forest, Marietta unit, Independence township, Washington County Ohio
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/09/2025
2
Decision
07/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Washington Electric Archer's Fork powerline relocation SUP | Decision Signed Date: 07/17/2025 |
| Forests | Wayne National Forest |
| Districts | Athens Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Section 27, Township @N, Range 6W |