Decision Memo Completed

WBI Energy Transmission, Inc. Natural Gas Pipeline Special Use Permit Renewal

Black Hills National Forest Lawrence, South Dakota Black Hills National Forest All Units

WBI Energy has operated a pipeline across NFS land since 1928. The existing permit expires on Dec. 31, 2020. WBI requested a renewal of the permit for an additional 30 years. All terms and conditions remain the same. No additional pipeline proposed.

Location

The pipeline runs from the city of Deadwood, SD north for approximately 2.2 miles to the National Forest boundary.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/03/2020
2
Decision
12/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
WBI Energy Transmission, Inc. Natural Gas Pipeline Special Use Permit RenewalDecision Signed Date: 12/08/2020
ForestsBlack Hills National Forest
DistrictsNorthern Hills Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management