Enbridge Line 5 Pipeline Inspection and Maintenance Project
To issue a special use permit for the excavation, inspection, and repair of the Enbridge petroleum pipeline at two sites. The sites were identified during inline integrity testing and are within the Sturgeon Wild and Scenic River Corridor. Additional sites have been added and the project documentation for this project has changed from a categorical exclusion to an environmental assessment, therefore, a second 30-day comment period has been initiated in December 2012.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Approximately 3 miles north of US 2 at Nahma Junction, along FH13, just north of Flowing Well Campground. Access to the work area would be along the pipeline easement approx. 1/4 mile east of FH13.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/18/2012 |
| Comment Period | 12/21/2012 |
| Decision | 08/2013 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2013 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Rapid River Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Project Decision Information
Enbridge Line 5 Pipeline Inspection and Maintenance Project
Decision Signed Date: 08/14/2013
Legal Notice Date: 08/19/2013
Forests:
Hiawatha National Forest
Districts:
Rapid River Ranger District
States:
Michigan
Counties:
Delta
Legal Land Description:
T41N, R19W, Section 20 NE
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Scott Maki
8181 US Highway 2
Rapid River, MI 49878
906-474-6442 x134
smaki@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 9/4/2013