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 Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| San Miguel Power Association Ilium Valley Upgrade Project | Decision Signed Date: 08/24/2016 |
| Forests | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests |
| Districts | Norwood Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | N.M.P.M., T42N, R9W, Secs. 19, 18 & 6 and T43N, R9W, Secs. 31 & 32. |