SMPA Red Mountain Pass (Burro Bridge to Ouray North) 44kV Transmission Line Rebuild Amendment
SMPA has proposed 0.7 mile overhead construction of existing overhead powerline instead of buried, use of two construction yards including an 0.29 acre expansion of one existing and the reduction of one tower structure near avalanche area.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Ruby Walls section of the existing powerline, St. Germaine site (construction yard), Ironton Park (tower reduction) and Idarado Substation (construction yard)
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 10/01/2023 |
| Decision | 04/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2024 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Electric Transmission
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: 04/26/2024
Forests:
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Districts:
Ouray Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Ouray
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Lindsey Binder
2250 South Main Street
Delta, CO 81416
(970)318-6516
Lindsey.Binder@usda.gov
Last Updated: 6/18/2024