Decision Memo Completed

McKenzie Electric Cooperative Hartman/Trotter/Carson Project

Dakota Prairie Grasslands McKenzie, North Dakota Mckenzie Ranger District

MEC is proposing to build the single-phase underground power line. It would be energized to 14.4 kV and be approximately 5,710 feet in length. MEC would be granted a 20-foot Right of Way (2.6 acres)for construction, operations, and maintenance.

Location

McKenzie County, ND; Township 146N, Range 101W, Section 19 and T146N, R102W, Section 24.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/05/2021
2
Decision
10/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityElectric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations
McKenzie Electric Cooperative Hartman/Trotter/Carson ProjectDecision Signed Date: 10/27/2021
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management