Transwest Express 600 kV Direct Current Powerline (TWE)
This proposed 600 kV direct current transmission line is designed to carry renewable energy (primarily wind power) from generation sources in central Wyoming to markets in in the pacific southwest
Project Summary
Location Summary:
This project initiates in central Wyoming and crosses public, private, and state lands in Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, and Nevada.
Project Milestones:
Milestone | Date |
---|---|
NOI in Federal Register | 01/04/2011 |
DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 02/18/2011 |
FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 01/13/2017 |
Objection Period Start | 01/21/2017 |
Decision | 05/2017 (Estimated) |
Implementation | 03/2018 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
R4 - Intermountain Region All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Transwest Express Transmission Project
Decision Signed Date: 05/31/2017
Forests:
Ashley National Forest; Dixie National Forest; Fishlake National Forest; Manti-Lasal National Forest; Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Districts:
Roosevelt Ranger District; Pine Valley Ranger District; Fillmore Ranger District; Richfield Ranger District; Ferron Ranger District; Heber-Kamas Ranger District; Spanish Fork Ranger District
States:
Utah
Counties:
Beaver; Duchesne; Emery; Garfield; Iron; Juab; Millard; Piute; Sevier; Uintah; Wasatch; Weber
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Charles Call
324 25th Street
Ogden, UT 84401
435-865-3730
ckcall@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 3/20/2018