CEA has proposed a line rebuild between Portage and Whittier to provide shore power to the Whittier cruise ship terminals.
Location
Portage valley; between the electric substation located east of the Seward Highway/Portage Glacier Highway intersection to Section 14, T8N, R3E west of the Whittier Tunnel
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/14/2025
2
Decision
12/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2026 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Chugach Electric Association Portage to Whittier Shore Power Line Rebuild | Decision Signed Date: 12/23/2025 |
| Forests | Chugach National Forest |
| Districts | Glacier Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |