Decision Memo Completed

Northwestern Energy Natural Gas Pipeline Repair

Flathead National Forest Flathead, Montana Hungry Horse Ranger District

Covering an exposed natural gas pipeline in Essex Creek

Location

26 miles northeast of West Glacier, Montana in the Middle Fork Flathead River drainage (near Essex, Montana)

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/06/2014
2
Decision
08/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2014 (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
Northwestern Energy Essex Creek Pipeline Exposure RepairDecision Signed Date: 08/25/2014
ForestsFlathead National Forest
DistrictsHungry Horse Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management