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.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project is located about 30 miles SW of Dickinson, ND in Slope and Golden Valley Counties.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 10/25/2024 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 10/25/2024 |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 10/2026 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 10/2026 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 01/2027 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2027 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Nepa Document Prepared By Another Federal Agency
Lead Management Unit:
Dakota Prairie Grasslands All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Electric Transmission
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Dakota Prairie Grasslands
Districts:
Medora Ranger District
States:
North Dakota
Counties:
Golden Valley; Slope
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Mark Hunting
2000 Miriam Circle
Bismarck, ND 58501
406-495-3831
mark.hunting@usda.gov
Last Updated: 10/30/2024