North Plains Connector Project

A 400-mile-long high voltage direct current power line project is proposed, starting in eastern MT and ending in central ND, crossing approximately 10 miles of the Dakota Prairie Grasslands southwest of Dickinson, ND.

Location Summary

The project is located about 30 miles SW of Dickinson, ND in Slope and Golden Valley Counties.

District: Medora Ranger District

Project Milestones

MilestoneDate
NOI in Federal Register10/25/2024
DEIS NOA in Federal Register10/25/2024
FEIS NOA in Federal Register10/2026 (Estimated)
Objection Period Start10/2026 (Estimated)
Decision01/2027 (Estimated)
Implementation04/2027 (Estimated)

Project Documents

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