Environmental Impact Statement Completed

Rebuild of the Libby (FEC) to Troy Section of BPA's Libby to Bonners Ferry 115-kV Transmission Line

Kootenai National Forest Lincoln, Montana Kootenai National Forest All Units

Issuance of an amended Special Use Authorization for the proposed rebuilding, operation, and maintenance of a 17-mile-long portion of Bonneville Power Administration's (BPA) Libby to Bonners Ferry 115-kilovolt (kV) transmission line.

Location

From the Flathead Electric Cooperative's (FEC) Libby Substation, in Libby, MT, west along an existing right-of-way for 17 miles to BPA's Troy Substation, just east of Troy, MT.

Project timeline

1
NOI in Federal Register
05/05/2005
2
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
07/20/2007
3
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
05/22/2008
4
Decision
07/2008 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
09/2008 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Rebuild of the Libby to Troy Section of BPA's 115-kV Transmission LineDecision Signed Date: 07/30/2008 Legal Notice Date: 08/01/2008
ForestsKootenai National Forest
DistrictsLibby Ranger District
Special use management