Categorical Exclusion In Progress

0903 SU - Great River Energy, Geotech Surveys 2026

Chippewa National Forest Cass, Minnesota Chippewa National Forest

Geotechnical investigations at seven locations on USFS property. Each site will include roughly 2,500 square feet of land to park a tracked drill rig and a pickup truck. The soil borings will be approximately 6” in diameter to an approximate depth of 30 feet or to drill refusal.

Location

Bena south to the Boy River substation

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
9/25/2026
2
Finding/Decision Date

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionUSDA-27d-USFS
Special use management