Decision Memo Completed

SMPA Permit Reissuance

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

Ouray and Norwood Ranger Districts: Re-issue expiring special use permit for the San Miguel Power Association power lines with no change in scope of the use.

Location

Ouray and Norwood Ranger Districts: Uncompahgre Plateau, Canyon Creek, Hwy 550, Ouray vicinity, Telluride vicinity, Naturita Division.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/15/2020
2
Decision
04/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
SMPA Master SUP Reissuance with Master Operations and Maintenance PlanDecision Signed Date: 04/15/2022
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsNorwood Ranger District; Ouray Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management