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 Exclusion | 32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Forests | Lewis And Clark National Forest |
| Districts | Lincoln Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Secs. 14, 16, 21, 22, 23, T. 13 N, R. 8 W |