Holy Cross Energy (HCE) Avon-to-Gilman Electric (115-kV) Transmission Line

Location Summary:
The right-of-way would run southeasterly from the substation in the Avon / Eagle-Vail area, through the town of Minturn, and terminate at the substation just above Gilman.

Project Milestones:

Milestone	Date
Scoping Start	11/19/2019
Comment Period	07/18/2025
Objection Period Start	09/17/2025
Decision	03/2026 (Estimated)
Implementation	06/2026 (Estimated)

Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment

Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other

Lead Management Unit:
East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District

Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA

Project Purpose:
Special Use Management

Project Activity:
Developed Site Management; Electric Transmission; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Special Use Authorizations; Trail Management; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Improvements/Construction

Current Status:
In Progress

Forests:
White River National Forest

Districts:
East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District

States:
Colorado

Counties:
Eagle

Legal Land Description:
Townships 5 South - 81 West and 6 South - 81 West, 6th Principal Meridian, Eagle County, Colorado

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Marcus Dreux
24747 US Highway 24
Minturn, CO 81645
970-468-5400
marcus.dreux@usda.gov

• Comment/Object on Project
• Public Comment/Objection Reading Room

• FS Environmental Management
• CEQ's Guide to NEPA