Decision Memo Completed

2019 Black Hills Energy Utility Line Rebuilds

Black Hills National Forest Lawrence, South Dakota Northern Hills Ranger District

Replacement of poles and utility lines along two corridors on the Northern Hills Ranger District. The Maitland corridor is located 4 miles south of Spearfish, SD and the Tinton corridor stretches from Savoy, SD to the area west of Iron Creek Lake.

Location

Along Maitland Road 4 miles south of Spearfish, SD and along the Tinton powerline corridor from Savoy, SD to west of Iron Creek Lake.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/27/2018
2
Decision
03/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityElectric Transmission; Facility Improvements/Construction
2019 Black Hills Energy Rebuilds: Maitland Line and Tinton LineDecision Signed Date: 03/05/2019
ForestsBlack Hills National Forest
DistrictsNorthern Hills Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use managementFacility management