Department of Energy prepared numerous scoping materials for the North Plains Connector; Multiple Locations (DOE/EIS-0568).
Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance
October 25, 2024
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North Plains Connector; Multiple Locations
Scoping and Opportunity for Public Comment
One of the first steps in the environmental review process is public scoping, during which DOE requests public input to help identify issues that should be addressed in the EIS.
As part of public scoping for the North Plains Connector, DOE is hosting four in-person open house meetings and one virtual scoping meeting, where the public can learn more about the project and submit written comments.
Recording of Virtual Meeting Presentation
DOE has posted the proposed project map, alternative routes map, and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) below.
Meeting Schedule:
| Meeting Format | Date | Time | Location | Venue |
| In Person | Wednesday, November 6 | 4-7pm CT | Mandan, ND | Venue Twenty5 3796 ND HWY 25 Mandan, ND 58554 |
| In Person | Thursday, November 7 | 6-9pm MT | Dickinson, ND | Astoria Event Center 363 15 St W Dickinson, ND 58601 |
| In Person | Tuesday, November 12 | 4-7pm MT | Miles City, MT | Custer County Event Center 42 Garryowen Road RC Miles City, MT 59301 |
| In Person | Wednesday, November 13 | 6-9pm MT | Colstrip, MT | Colstrip City Hall 12 Cherry Street Colstrip, MT 59323 |
| Virtual | Tuesday, November 19 | 12-3pm MT | Webex | N/A |
Other Ways to Comment on the North Plains Connector
Interested parties can also submit comments on the North Plains Connector via email or mail. Comments must be submitted in writing by 11:59 pm MT on December 9, 2024.
- Email (preferred): northplainsconnector@hq.doe.gov
- Mail: Ms. Rebecca Boyle, NEPA Document Manager
Grid Deployment Office, U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Ave SW, Suite 4H-065
Washington, D.C. 20585.
Contact Us
Please send any questions to northplainsconnector@hq.doe.gov
For more information, see North Plains Connector.