Lincoln Electric Cooperative, Inc. (LEC) is proposing to amend a current easement (#15059) of overhead powerline to an easement of underground electrical lines. The amended easement requires a width 10 ft wider than the original. The route would follow the existing overhead right of way through state trust lands. LEC will climb back up the pole at the edge of DNRC property and remain overhead across the hay field and the Stillwater River No trees will be removed and there will be a small disturbance of existing vegetation. The estimated encumbered acreage will increase from 0.493 to 1.23 acres. The lands involved in this proposed project are held in trust for Montana State University Eastern (50%) and University of Montana Western (50%) Trusts. The Board of Land Commissioners and DNRC are required by law to administer these trust lands to produce the largest measure of reasonable and legitimate return over the long run for the beneficiary institutions (Section 77-1-202, MCA).