Decision Memo Completed

Great River Energy Amendment 15

Chippewa National Forest Itasca, Minnesota Deer River Ranger District

Rebuilding and maintaining approximately 4.4 miles of transmission line. Replace existing poles with taller poles, heavier conductor wire and shield wire will be utilized to enable monitoring and communication with the electric grid.

Location

Between Jessie Lake and FR2423

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/16/2022
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 ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Great River Energy Amendment 15Decision Signed Date: 09/08/2022
ForestsChippewa National Forest
DistrictsDeer River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT147N, R25W, Sec. 1, 11, 12; T148N, R25W, Sec. 1, 12, 13, 24, 36; T60N, R27W, Sec. 9, 16, 21
Special use management