Northwestern Energy 2025 Stemple Pass Powerline Burial
Northwestern Energy proposal to replace their aerial powerline along Stemple Pass Road with approximately 1.5 miles (11 acres) of buried powerline on National Forest System (NFS) lands. Equipment will not need to be staged on NFS lands.
Project Summary
Current Status:
In Progress
Location Summary:
Stemple Pass Road on the Lincoln Ranger District
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/07/2025 |
| Decision | 07/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2025 (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
Forests:
Lewis And Clark National Forest
Districts:
Lincoln Ranger District
States:
Montana
Counties:
Lewis and Clark
Legal Land Description:
Secs. 14, 16, 21, 22, 23, T. 13 N, R. 8 W
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John Fennell
2880 Skyway Drive
Helena, MT 59601
406-495-3928
John.Fennell@usda.gov
Last Updated: 7/14/2025