Decision Memo Completed

Missoula Electric Cooperative Quartz Campground Overhead Line Burial

Lolo National Forest Mineral, Montana Superior Ranger District

Missoula Electric Cooperative proposed special use permit to bury existing overhead power lines in Quartz Campground to reduce power outages, reduce fire hazard, reduce disturbance in powerline right of way, and improve aesthetics.

Location

Quartz Campground Tarkio West

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/01/2023
2
Decision
08/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2023 (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 ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Missoula Electric Cooperative Quartz Campground Overhead Line BurialDecision Signed Date: 08/22/2023
ForestsLolo National Forest
DistrictsSuperior Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT15N, R25W, Section 9
Special use management