Decision Memo In Progress

Northwestern Energy 2025 Stemple Pass Powerline Burial

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest Lewis and Clark, Montana Lewis And Clark National Forest All Units

Northwestern Energy proposal to replace their aerial powerline along Stemple Pass Road with approximately 1.5 miles (11 acres) of buried powerline on National Forest System (NFS) lands. Equipment will not need to be staged on NFS lands.

Location

Stemple Pass Road on the Lincoln Ranger District

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/07/2025
2
Decision
07/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2025 (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
ForestsLewis And Clark National Forest
DistrictsLincoln Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSecs. 14, 16, 21, 22, 23, T. 13 N, R. 8 W
Special use management