Environmental Impact Statement Completed

NorthWestern Energy Jackrabbit - Big Sky 161 kV Transmission Line Upgrade

Custer Gallatin National Forest Gallatin, Montana Bozeman Ranger District

Proposal to upgrade the existing 69kV line to a 161 kV line

Location

Gallatin Canyon along Highway 191 between Four Corners and the Big Sky Meadow Village

Project timeline

1
NOI in Federal Register
06/08/2010
2
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
10/19/2012
3
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
03/29/2013
4
Decision
03/2013 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
05/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Northwestern Energy Jackrabbit - Big Sky 161 kv transmission line upgradeDecision Signed Date: 03/29/2013 Legal Notice Date: 03/29/2013
ForestsCuster Gallatin National Forest
DistrictsBozeman Ranger District
Legal Land Descriptionwithin Townships 4, 5, 6 South and Range 4 East
Special use management