Pisgah-Canton Duke Transmission Line ROW Widening
Expansion of existing transmission line ROW and Hazard Tree Zones to 75 feet on both sides of the line for a total of up to 150 feet of combined ROW and Hazard Tree Zones (varies by Management Area).
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project area is the existing approximately 8-mile powerline corridor from the southeast entrance to the Pisgah National Forest near the Sycamore Flats Recreation Area extending northwest to the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 10/19/2023 |
| Comment Period | 05/30/2024 |
| Objection Period Start | 01/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 02/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 02/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
National Forests In North Carolina All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
219 (2012)
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
National Forests In North Carolina
Districts:
Pisgah Ranger District
States:
North Carolina
Counties:
Haywood; Transylvania
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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James Owen
160 Zillicoa St.
Asheville, NC 28801
8288773265 ext. 233
james.owen@usda.gov
Last Updated: 1/22/2025