Decision Memo Completed

25kV and 69kV Power Line Relocations at Black Thunder Mine

Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests & Thunder Basin National Grassland Campbell, Wyoming Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District

Realign two existing powerlines. Proponent is Powder River Energy Corp.

Location

Black Thunder Mine area, Thunder Basin NG.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/01/2022
2
Decision
09/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2022 (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; Special Use Authorizations
25kV and 69kV Power Line Relocations at Black Thunder MineDecision Signed Date: 09/13/2022
ForestsMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest
DistrictsDouglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 11 and 23 T43N R71W
Special use managementFacility management