Decision Memo Completed

Nicor Natural Gas Pipeline Maintenance 2024

Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie Will, Illinois Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie All Units

Nicor has requested a special use permit to conduct maintenance on their existing natural gas pipeline west of Highway 53 within an existing right-of-way authorized by BLM Right-of-Way Grant, Serial # ILES-058112.

Location

Within the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie on the west side of State Road 53 and railroad tracks, and east of Henslow Trail in T33N R09E Section 13.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/19/2024
2
Decision
10/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2024 (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; Natural Gas
Nicor Gas Natural Gas Pipeline Maintenance 2024Decision Signed Date: 10/10/2024
ForestsMidewin National Tallgrass Prairie
DistrictsMidewin National Tallgrass Prairie All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management