Decision Memo Completed

Montana Dakota Utilities Underground Powerline Replacement

Bighorn National Forest Sheridan, Wyoming Powder River Ranger District

Permit Holder proposes to replace approx. 7025’ underground powerline on NFS lands. Route will differ from existing line.

Location

Line will replace underground three phase 12.47kv electric line feeding the communication towers on Bosin Rock Communications Site and Blacktooth Subdivision and other cabins on Red Grade.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/01/2010
2
Decision
11/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2010 (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
Montana Dakota Utilities Special Use Permit Amendment #1Decision Signed Date: 11/08/2010
ForestsBighorn National Forest
DistrictsPowder River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec. 28 and 29, T. 54N., R. 85W., 6th P.M.
Special use management