Powder River Energy Corporation (PRECorp) 69 kV Powerline Relocation at Black Thunder Mine
PRECorp proposal: installation of new 69kV 5-wire overhead powerline (treated wood poles, H-frame design, with raptor protection) and removal of old powerline to accommodate mine operation within the Black Thunder Mine permit area.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Black Thunder Mine permit area.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/12/2015 |
| Comment Period | 08/26/2015 |
| Decision | 04/2016 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2016 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Electric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
69-kilovolt Powerline Relocation at Black Thunder Mine
Decision Signed Date: 04/15/2016
Forests:
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Districts:
Douglas and Thunder Basin Ranger District
States:
Wyoming
Counties:
Campbell
Legal Land Description:
NE1/4 NW1/4, W1/2 W1/2 of Section 11 and NW1/4 NW1/4 of Section 14 in T43N, R71W
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Misty Hays
2250 East Richards Street
Douglas, WY 82633-8922
307-358-4690
mahays@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 4/24/2016