The U.S. Department of Agriculture/Forest Service is seeking input on a proposal from Enbridge to conduct maintenance activities on their oil and gas pipeline that will require access across the National Forest on the Bessemer, Iron River, and Watersmeet Ranger Districts Because these maintenance activities are already allowed in accordance with Enbridge’s existing special use permit, the proposed action would result in a Forest Road special use authorization for access. This authorization will not exceed one year. Accordingly, no NEPA decision memo is required.
They are proposing to conduct eight maintenance digs at seven different locations on National Forest System lands. The permit will authorize access at five locations to access their permitted right-of-way during the fall of 2025, two of the locations the Forest Service doesn’t have jurisdiction.
Additional information on this project, as well as instructions for submitting comments to the USDA, are included in the attached letter.