Decision Memo Completed

Lake Country Power Amendment 19

Chippewa National Forest Cass; Itasca, Minnesota Chippewa National Forest All Units

Remove overhead lines and replace them with underground wire in four locations. Using vibration plow/earth and directional boring. All right-of-way widths will be 15%u2019. This project is within the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation boundary.

Location

T147N, R27W, Sec. 27, 22, 21;T142N, R30W, Sec 10, 15;T57N, R26W, Sec 2, 11, 14;T57N, R26W, Sec 13, 14, 24

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/28/2021
2
Decision
06/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2021 (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
Lake Country Power Amendment 19Decision Signed Date: 06/02/2021
ForestsChippewa National Forest
DistrictsDeer River Ranger District; Walker Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management