Whitman Lake Hydroelectric Project
Ketchikan Public Utilities seeks a FERC license for a 4.6-megawatt hydroelectric facility. FERC is preparing the EA. After the license is granted, the USFS will issue a special use authorization for the duration of the FERC license.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Whitman Lake is 4 miles east of Ketchikan, AK
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/01/1998 |
| Comment Period | 12/01/1998 |
| Decision | 06/2011 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2011 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Ira - Inventoried Roadless Area Activities Requiring Secretary/Undersecretary Approval
Lead Management Unit:
Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Project Decision Information
Whitman Lake Hydroelectric Project
Decision Signed Date: 06/15/2011
Legal Notice Date: 06/17/2011
Forests:
Tongass National Forest
Districts:
Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District
States:
Alaska
Counties:
Ketchikan Gateway
Legal Land Description:
Sec. 26, 27, & 35 T75S R91E CRM
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Jeannie Blackmore
3031 Tongass Avenue
Ketchikan, AK 99901-5743
907-228-4120
jblackmore@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 6/17/2011