Decision Memo Completed

Greater MN Transmission LLC Pipeline Permit Request

Chippewa National Forest Cass, Minnesota Chippewa National Forest All Units

New permit to install 3 inch natural gas pipeline along 371 corridor. Disturbance on National Forest System lands will be 30 feet wide by 376 feet long, or approximately 0.33 acres. No timber will be removed.

Location

T142N, R31W, Sec 5, SESE T142N, R31W, Sec 4, SWSW Cass County, Minnesota. East side of State Highway 371, 3 miles north of Walker, MN

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/04/2018
2
Decision
03/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2020 (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
Greater MN Transmission LLC Pipeline Permit RequestDecision Signed Date: 03/13/2020
ForestsChippewa National Forest
DistrictsWalker Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management