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 Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations; Natural Gas |
| Nicor Gas Natural Gas Pipeline Maintenance 2024 | Decision Signed Date: 10/10/2024 |
| Forests | Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie |
| Districts | Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie All Units |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |