Big Otter Creek Malmstrom 124 Decision Notice

Malmstrom Air Force Base has applied for an SPA 124 Permit to replace exposed missile cable for the purpose of national security. The proposed work would occur within the Missile Cable Right-of-way. The proposed work involves directionally boring two new missile conduits within the missile right-of-way. The conduits will set back a minimum of 1000 feet either side of the creek with a minimum depth of 5 feet. Malmstrom Air Force Base is the sponsor of the project.

Based on the environmental review provided in the Draft EA, and, to the greatest extent possible, in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policies, FWP determined the proposed action (Alternative 2), will not have significant adverse impacts on the human environment associated with the proposed action and constitutes a reasonable and appropriate strategy to achieve identified objectives. Therefore, preparation of an environmental impact statement or EIS is unnecessary.

FWP hereby adopts the Draft EA as final and approves Alternative 2, the Proposed Action.

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