Decision Memo Completed

Pulsar Seismic Proposal Line 2501 and Line 2502

Superior National Forest St. Louis, Minnesota Kawishiwi Ranger District

Keewaydin Resource, Inc. submitted Special Uses Permit (SUP) proposals seeking access over National Forest System (NFS) lands to conduct an indirect geophysical exploration to better understand the extent of the underground helium reservoir.

Location

Both Line 2501 and Line 2502 are adjacent to rights-of-way on Kawishiwi Ranger District, Superior National Forest, St. Louis County, Minnesota.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/10/2025
2
Decision
10/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Pulsar Seismic Proposal Line 2501 and Line 2502Decision Signed Date: 10/06/2025
ForestsSuperior National Forest
DistrictsKawishiwi Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management