Decision Memo Completed

Great River Energy Permit Renewal

Chippewa National Forest Cass; Itasca, Minnesota Deer River Ranger District

Reissuance of 1 expired permit for multiple powerlines throughout the CNF. Improvements already on the ground. Changes to existing operations and facilities will not be authorized.

Location

Aerial powerlines across the CNF in Cass and Itasca counties.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/20/2020
2
Decision
01/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Great River Energy Permit RenewalDecision Signed Date: 01/29/2022
ForestsChippewa National Forest
DistrictsDeer River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management