Decision Memo Completed

Basin Electric Geotechnical Soil Investigations

Dakota Prairie Grasslands McKenzie, North Dakota Dakota Prairie Grasslands All Units

The geotechnical investigation would drill 12 boreholes with a max. borehole diameter of 6 in. and varying from 30-40 ft using an all-terrain rig with a footprint of approx. 210 sq feet. This investigation is needed to determine soil characteristics.

Location

The geotechnical investigation is proposed in sections 21, 25, and 35, T.145N, R98.W, Section 18, T.147N., R98W., and sections 13 and 24, T.147N., R99W., 5th PM, McKenzie County, North Dakota.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/15/2014
2
Decision
08/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Basin Electric Geotechnical Soil InvestigationsDecision Signed Date: 08/29/2014
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management