Public Notification of Rural Development Finding of No Significant Environmental ImpactUnited States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development is considering the application for financial assistance for the construction of seven wind turbines sponsored by Minwind III, IV, V, VI, VII, and IX. The elements of this proposed action are on Section 8 and 17 of Beaver Creek Township, 2 miles northwest of Beaver Creek, MN.Rural Development has assessed the proposed action which would result in the impacting of important farmlands located along the proposed lines and turbine site provided by Minwind LLC. Efforts will be made to limit the impact on important farmlands or cultural resource wherever possible.Mitigation Measures Archeological survey of the sites is required prior to construction. It has been determined that this action will not significantly affect the quality of the human environment. Therefore, Rural Development will not prepare an environmental impact statement for this proposed action. Any written comments regarding this determination should be provided within fifteen (15) days of this publication to Rural Development, 1567 McMillian St. Worthington, MN 56187. Rural Development will make no further decisions regarding this proposed action during this fifteen-day period. Requests to receive a copy of or to review the Rural Development environmental assessment upon which this determination is based should be directed to Paul Pierson, 1567 McMillan St. Worthington MN 56187, 507-372-7783.A general location map of the proposed Action is shown below. (11-6, 11-13)
