Deerfield Wind Energy Development Special Use Permit EIS
The Deerfield Wind Project Final EIS was completed in December 2011 and the Record of Decision was signed on January 3, 2012. The decision was to implement Alternative 2 that authorizes the issuance of a special use permit to Deerfield Wind, LLC to construct and operate a 15-turbine commercial wind power facility on National Forest lands. A formal complaint was filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Vermont by multiple parties on February 24, 2012 citing multiple issues of concern. Project implementation is pending the outcome of the ongoing litigation.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Green Mountain National Forest, Towns of Readsboro and Searsburg
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 07/15/2005 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 12/23/2010 |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 01/06/2012 |
| Decision | 01/2012 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2012 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Manchester Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Deerfield Wind Project
Decision Signed Date: 01/03/2012
Legal Notice Date: 01/10/2012
Forests:
Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests
Districts:
Manchester Ranger District
States:
Vermont
Counties:
Bennington
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Robert Bayer
2538 Depot Street
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-2307 ext 218
rbayer@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 1/12/2012