Decision Memo Completed

Searsburg Wind Facility Access Special Use Permit

Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests Bennington, Vermont Manchester Ranger District

Issue a permit with a term of five years, authorizing use and maintenance of the existing access road and bridge to access the Searsbury Wind Facility.

Location

Town of Searsburg.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/14/2026
2
Decision
03/2026 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2026 (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
Searsburg Wind Facility Access Special Use PermitDecision Signed Date: 03/17/2026
ForestsGreen Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests
DistrictsManchester Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management