Decision Memo Completed

Glacier Electric Cooperative Shed 7 buried line

Flathead National Forest Flathead, Montana Hungry Horse Ranger District

Glacier electric cooperative wants to bury an existing overhead electric line that is in an avalanche run-out zone near Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad snowshed 7. The buried line will be 550 ft. from existing utility corridor.

Location

The project is located in the railroad right of way in John F. Stevens canyon near BNSF snowshed 7.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/15/2019
2
Decision
11/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2021 (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
Glacier Electric Cooperative Shed 7 buried lineDecision Signed Date: 11/18/2020
ForestsFlathead National Forest
DistrictsHungry Horse Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 26, T29N, R15W
Special use management