MacDonald Pass NorthWestern Energy Powerline Replacement and Burial
NorthWestern Energy will remove an aerial powerline and bury a new powerline along the north side of Highway 12, which will cross under the highway and continue on to the southern MacDonald Pass communications site and to Cromwell Dixon campground.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
The buried line will run along and underneath Highway 12 from the Forest Service boundary with RV Ranch. The removed aerial line will be removed from south side of Highway 12.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/01/2023 |
| Decision | 07/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2023 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Lewis And Clark National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Project Decision Information
MacDonald Pass NorthWestern Energy Powerline Replacement and Burial
Decision Signed Date: 07/27/2023
Forests:
Lewis And Clark National Forest
Districts:
Helena Ranger District
States:
Montana
Counties:
Lewis and Clark; Powell
Legal Land Description:
T9N, R6W, Sec. 1 & 2
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John Fennell
2880 Skyway Drive
Helena, MT 59601
406-495-3928
John.Fennell@usda.gov
Last Updated: 8/2/2023