Decision Memo Completed

Ilium Valley Power Line Upgrade

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests San Miguel, Colorado Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units

Project will bury 4 of the existing overhead 24.9kV distribution wires which will connect the Sunshine and Telluride substations. The buried power line will provide a redundant source of electricity to the surrounding communities.

Location

Ilium Valley located southwest of Telluride, CO.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/16/2016
2
Decision
08/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
San Miguel Power Association Ilium Valley Upgrade ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/24/2016
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsNorwood Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionN.M.P.M., T42N, R9W, Secs. 19, 18 & 6 and T43N, R9W, Secs. 31 & 32.
Special use management