Big Cottonwood Canyon Powerline Reconstruction

Proposal from Rocky Mountain Power (RMP), to reconstruct and relocate portions of the main electric transmission line in Big Cottonwood Canyon. The project will mitigate wildfire hazards posed by the current transmission line.

Project Information

Expected Analysis Type
Decision Memo

Categorical Exclusion
Approval, modification, or continuation of special uses that require less than 20 acres of NFS lands.

Special Authority
Not applicable / Other

Lead Management Unit
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache All Units

Notice and Comment Regulation
Not Subject to Regulations

Project Purpose
Special use management

Project Activity
Special use authorizations

Project Status

Current Status
Analysis Completed

Project Decision Information

Big Cottonwood Canyon Powerline Reconstruction Decision Memo

Decision Signed Date
2021-08-05

Last Updated: 08/26/2021