DOE’s Grid Deployment Office was preparing an Environmental Assessment that would have evaluated any potential environmental impacts of the Tande and Wheelock to Saskatchewan Transmission Project. On July 30, 2025, GDO withdrew and canceled its NEPA review of the proposed project.
Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance
October 15, 2024
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PP-503 Basin Electric Cooperative
The Basin Electric Power Cooperative has submitted an application to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for a Presidential Permit to allow for the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of electric transmission facilities at the international border between North Dakota and Saskatchewan, Canada. The proposed project, called the Tande and Wheelock to Saskatchewan Transmission Project, would construct two new 230kV electric transmission lines from existing substations in North Dakota to the Canadian border.
DOE’s Grid Deployment Office (GDO) was preparing an Environmental Assessment (EA), pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), that would have evaluated any potential environmental impacts of the proposed project. On July 30, 2025, GDO withdrew and canceled its NEPA review of the Wheelock to Saskatchewan Transmission Project.
DOE’s evaluation and decision on the Basin Electric Power Cooperative’s Presidential Permit application remains ongoing. For further information, see PP-503: Basin Electric Power Cooperative.
Prior Public Comment Opportunities
To understand the potential environmental impacts of the Tande and Wheelock to Saskatchewan Transmission Project, DOE previously planned to prepare either an Environmental Assessment (EA) or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Comments on the proposed Project were due to DOE by 11:59 PM CDT on November 29, 2024.
Past Public Scoping Meetings
Interested parties were also invited to submit comments on the proposed Project during DOE’s public scoping meetings on Tuesday, October 29 and Wednesday, October 30, 2024. During these meetings, DOE:
- Presented an overview of the Tande and Wheelock to Saskatchewan Transmission Project,
- Provided information on DOE’s environmental review process and schedule,
- Gathered public input on potential environmental impacts, and
- Identified issues that should be addressed in DOE’s environmental review and inform DOE’s decision on the appropriate level of environmental review.
| Meeting Format | Date | Time | Location | Venue |
| In Person | Tuesday, October 29 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT | Crosby, ND | Divide County Courthouse 200 N Main St. Crosby, ND 58730 |
| In Person | Wednesday, October 30 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT | Tioga, ND | Tioga Community Center 410 6th St. NE, Tioga, ND 58852 |