Decision Memo Completed

McKenzie Electric Cooperative, Inc (MEC) Grassy Butte Transmission Line Upgrade Project.

Dakota Prairie Grasslands McKenzie, North Dakota Mckenzie Ranger District

The Forest Service has received a proposal for the upgrade of approximately three miles of an existing 41.6kV transmission line across National Forest System Lands.

Location

North of Hwy 200 and East of Hwy 85

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/07/2013
2
Comment Period
06/07/2013
3
Decision
11/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
12/2013 (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
McKenzie Electric Coop Grassy Butte Poweline UpgradeDecision Signed Date: 11/14/2013 Legal Notice Date: 11/19/2013
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 18, 19, 20 and 20, T145N, R98W and Section 13, T145N, R99W, 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota.
Special use management