Reconstruction of a 1-mile long segment of existing 16" steel gas pipeline, owned and operated by NorthWestern Energy. Total temporary disturbance would occur on approximately 13 acres of NFS lands located on the Butte and Pintler Ranger Districts.
Location
This project is located on the Butte and Pintler Ranger Districts in T. 4 N., R. 9 W., Sec. 12 and T. 5 N., R 9 W., Sec. 27 to the east of US Hwy 90 and northwest of Hail Columbia.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/29/2020
2
Decision
11/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2021 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2); 32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Morel to Butte Pipeline | Decision Signed Date: 11/20/2020 |
| Forests | Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest |
| Districts | Butte Ranger District; Pintler Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T. 4 N., R. 9 W., Sec. 12 and T. 5 N., R 9 W., Sec. 27 |