Decision Memo Completed

Missoula Electric Cooperative Stoner Lake Road Line Extension

Flathead National Forest Flathead, Montana Swan Lake Ranger District

The project proposes to install approximately 5,700-feet of single-phase electrical underground line and 2 fiberglass junction boxes along National Forest System Roads 9780 (SEC 23, T20N, R17W) and 90240 (SEC 24, T20N, R17W).

Location

The project is located approximately 2.5 miles west of Swan Valley School, and just north of Stoner Lake, in Township 20 North, Range 17 West, Sections 23 and 24.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/10/2023
2
Decision
05/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2023 (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
Missoula Electric Cooperative Stoner Lake Road Line ExtensionDecision Signed Date: 05/11/2023
ForestsFlathead National Forest
DistrictsSwan Lake Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management