Bayfield Electric Projects: Meter pole near FR223 and Line Burial Projects near FR368 and FR1314
Special Use Permit amendment for utility work in existing rights-of-way. Proposal to add a meter pole near FR 223, upgrade a buried line near FR1314, and replace existing overhead line with underground line near FR368, includes overhead line removal.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
New meter pole install northeast of FR 223. Line burial north end of Lake Owen, near FR 368 about two miles southeast of Drummond, WI.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/01/2025 |
| Decision | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2025 (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:
Washburn Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Bayfield Electric Projects: Meter pole near FR223 and Line Burial Projects near FR368 and FR1314
Decision Signed Date: 09/11/2025
Forests:
Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
Districts:
Washburn Ranger District
States:
Wisconsin
Counties:
Bayfield
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Sarah Holmes
113 Bayfield St. East
Washburn, WI 54891
715-373-2667
sarah.holmes@usda.gov
Last Updated: 9/11/2025