Public Service Company of Colorado (Xcel Energy) 9254/9257 and 9255 Transmission Line Rebuild
Proposal to amend permits(FS) or issue ROW grants(BLM) to replace wood poles with steel poles, adjust ROW width, and identify access roads on electric transmission line where it crosses FS and BLM lands. The line capacity 115kV remains the same.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Fremont Pass south to Leadville near Hwy 91. Malta Substation south of Leadville south to Otero Tap substation west of Hwy 24.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 02/02/2026 |
| Comment Period | 03/2026 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 05/2026 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 07/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Leadville Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Electric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
Districts:
Leadville Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Chaffee; Lake
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Kevin Held
810 Front Street
Leadville, CO 80461
719-530-3966
Kevin.Held@usda.gov
Last Updated: 2/24/2026