San Miguel Power Association 44kV Red Mountain Transmission Line Rebuild
SMPA has applied for a special use permit to rebuild, operate and maintain the ~16 mile transmission line along Hwy 550 between the Ouray North and the Burro Bridge Substations on the GMUG and San Juan National Forests.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The proposed transmission line rebuild would occur over ~16.2 miles of NFS and private land along Hwy 550 between Ouray and Durango on the GMUG and San Juan National Forests.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/06/2020 |
| Comment Period | 04/06/2020 |
| Objection Period Start | 02/03/2021 |
| Decision | 05/2021 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2021 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Ouray Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Electric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Red Mountain Pass (Burro Bridge to Ouray North) 44kV Transmission Line Rebuild San Miguel Power Association
Decision Signed Date: 05/25/2021
Forests:
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Districts:
Ouray Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Ouray; San Juan
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Brittany Duffy
2505 S. Townsend
Montrose, CO 81401
9702405405
brittany.duffy@usda.gov
Last Updated: 5/25/2021