Xcel Energy W3477 Electric Line Rebuild
Xcel Energy is planning to rebuild their W3477 electric transmission line, a portion of which is located on National Forest. The line would be the same voltage (69 kV), but taller poles would be installed to meet current line requirements.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Transmission line is located in Price and Taylor Counties with the portion on National Forest being on the eastern side of the Taylor County portion of the Medford-Park Falls Ranger District.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/30/2019 |
| Decision | 06/2019 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2019 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Medford-Park Falls Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Electric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations
Project Decision Information
Xcel Energy W3477 Electric Line Rebuild
Decision Signed Date: 06/21/2019
Forests:
Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
Districts:
Medford-Park Falls Ranger District
States:
Wisconsin
Counties:
Taylor
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Jonathan McNeill
850 North 8th, Hwy 13
Medford, WI 54541
715-762-5154
jonathan.mcneill@usda.gov
Last Updated: 6/24/2019