​PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) rebuilt its Lane-Wendson 115-kilovolt Transmission Line between Eugene and Florence, Oregon. To understand the potential environmental impacts of this proposal, BPA prepared an environmental assessment (EA). Two alternatives were studied in the EA: to rebuild the line or to not rebuild the line, and continue on with current operation and maintenance practices. The EA described anticipated impacts to natural and human resources and included mitigation measures that will help avoid or minimize impacts.

 

CURRENT STATUS:
BPA issued the final EA and Finding of No Significant Impact for the project in April of 2016 and decided to proceed with the Proposed Action. Project construction will begin in August 2016 and be completed in December 2018.

 

SCHEDULE: Scoping comment period Public scoping meeting Public scoping meeting Draft EA available for public comment Final EA Finding of No Significant Impact                  Construction begins Completion expected

March 15, 2013 to April 22, 2013​ April 2, 2013 in Florence, Oregon and April 3, 2014 in Veneta, Oregon November 30, 2015 to January 4, 2016 April 19, 2016 April 19, 2016 August 2016 December 2018

 

CONTACT:
For environmental information, contact:

Public Letter         (05/05/2016)
Final EA               (04/19/2016)

FONSI:                (04/19/2016)

 

Draft EA comments received 
Public Letter         (11/30/2015)
Draft EA               (11/30/2015)

Comment Form    (11/30/2015)

SCOPING
Scoping comments received
Public Letter         (03/15/2013)
Comment Form    (03/15/2013)
Project Map          (01/18/2013)