NorthWestern Energy will remove an aerial powerline and bury a new powerline along the north side of Highway 12, which will cross under the highway and continue on to the southern MacDonald Pass communications site and to Cromwell Dixon campground.
Location
The buried line will run along and underneath Highway 12 from the Forest Service boundary with RV Ranch. The removed aerial line will be removed from south side of Highway 12.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/01/2023
2
Decision
07/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| MacDonald Pass NorthWestern Energy Powerline Replacement and Burial | Decision Signed Date: 07/27/2023 |
| Forests | Lewis And Clark National Forest |
| Districts | Helena Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T9N, R6W, Sec. 1 & 2 |