Decision Memo Completed

Vigilante Electric Cooperative Special Use Permit.

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

Vigilante Electric proposes to rebuild an existing 69kV overhead transmission line. The new overhead transmission line runs across approximately 4,224 feet of NFS lands in a 50 foot wide corridor.

Location

Lima Tendoy Landscape, Horse Prairie North Management Area along Montana State Highway 278 near Big Hole Pass.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/04/2021
2
Decision
07/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Vigilante Electric Cooperative Special Use Permit.Decision Signed Date: 07/26/2021
ForestsBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
DistrictsDillon Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 8, T.6S., R.13W.
Special use management