Morel to Butte Pipeline
Reconstruction of a 1-mile long segment of existing 16" steel gas pipeline, owned and operated by NorthWestern Energy. Total temporary disturbance would occur on approximately 13 acres of NFS lands located on the Butte and Pintler Ranger Districts.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
This project is located on the Butte and Pintler Ranger Districts in T. 4 N., R. 9 W., Sec. 12 and T. 5 N., R 9 W., Sec. 27 to the east of US Hwy 90 and northwest of Hail Columbia.
Project Milestones:
Milestone | Date |
---|---|
Scoping Start | 07/29/2020 |
Decision | 11/2020 (Estimated) |
Implementation | 04/2021 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2); 32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Butte Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations; Natural Gas; Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Morel to Butte Pipeline
Decision Signed Date: 11/20/2020
Forests:
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
Districts:
Butte Ranger District; Pintler Ranger District
States:
Montana
Counties:
Deer Lodge; Silver Bow
Legal Land Description:
T. 4 N., R. 9 W., Sec. 12 and T. 5 N., R 9 W., Sec. 27
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Margaret Schmidt
1820 Meadowlark
Butte, MT 59701
406-859-3211
Margaret.Schmidt@usda.gov
Last Updated: 8/17/2021