East Side Peaking Project, SD, DOE/EA-1524

Basin Electric Power Cooperative is proposing to build an 80- to 100-MW, simple-cycle gas turbine in Brown and Deuel counties, near Groton, S.D., and interconnect it to Western's Groton Substation.

The Environmental Assessment evaluated two alternatives. One site is approximately 5 miles south of Groton and the other is approximately 27 miles southeast of Watertown, S.D. Depending on the site selected, associated facilities could include a gas pipeline, water pipeline and electric transmission facilities.

Western is cooperating with the Rural Utilities Service.

Project updates:

• EA Determination: February 2005
• Public comment period on the EA closed June 6, 2005 - for a copy of the EA, contact the NEPA document manager.

Contact information:
NEPA Document Manager
East Side Peaking Project EA
Corporate Services Office, A7400
Western Area Power Administration
P.O. Box 281213
Lakewood, CO 80228-8213
1-800-339-7288
Fax: 720-963-7263