Decision Memo Completed

Poormans Road Underground Power Line

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Silver Bow, Montana Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest All Units

We propose to issue a permit to NorthWestern Energy for installation of 1100 feet of power line from an overhead power line on Poormans Road to private property. The line will be buried in an existing roadbed.

Location

Upper Clark Fork Landscape and Backyard Butte Management Area

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/13/2013
2
Comment Period
11/18/2013
3
Decision
01/2014 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
02/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Poorman's Underground Power LineDecision Signed Date: 01/06/2014 Legal Notice Date: 01/08/2014
ForestsBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
DistrictsButte Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT4N, R8W, Sec 36
Special use management