Decision Memo Completed

North Itasca Powerline amendment

Chippewa National Forest Itasca, Minnesota Deer River Ranger District

This permit amendment will authorize North Itasca Electric Coop to remove existing overhead power lines and install underground power lines in two locations across Chippewa National Forest. The project is within the Leech Lake Reservation boundary.

Location

The project is located 1) along Alice Lake and 2) NE of Jessie Lake, Chippewa National Forest.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/16/2015
2
Decision
05/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2); 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Road Maintenance
North Itasca Electric Cooperative, Inc. amendment to Permit DER400301Decision Signed Date: 05/27/2015
ForestsChippewa National Forest
DistrictsDeer River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT148N, R25W, S22, SESW; T148N, R27W, S31, NW; T148N, R28W, S36, NE, 5th PM
Special use management