NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS
To maintain necessary clearances for safe and reliable electric service, Appalachian Power Company plans to manage vegetation along the Harmon Branch/Johnny Cake portions of its 34 kilovolt distribution systems in McDowell county, WV. On or after July 17th, 2023, crews will begin applying herbicide to right of ways to control incompatible woody vegetation by use of aerial application. This will encourage the growth of native low growing plants like grasses, ferns, forbs, and shrubs. Converting the right of way from brush and trees to native low growing plant community improves wildlife habitat. A low growing plant cover is more resistant to tree invasion which means less work will be needed in the future, reducing the impact on your property and the environment.
AEP/APCO’s contractors are licensed applicators and will use herbicides that are registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and your state regulatory agency.
Rights-of-way in this area involved in the program are:
If you have questions regarding our right-of-way maintenance they may be directed to:
Appalachian Power Company
Forestry Department
96 Riverview Ave.
Logan, WV 25601
23065AA0