SMPA has applied for a special use permit to rebuild, operate and maintain the ~16 mile transmission line along Hwy 550 between the Ouray North and the Burro Bridge Substations on the GMUG and San Juan National Forests.
Location
The proposed transmission line rebuild would occur over ~16.2 miles of NFS and private land along Hwy 550 between Ouray and Durango on the GMUG and San Juan National Forests.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/06/2020
2
Comment Period
04/06/2020
3
Objection Period Start
02/03/2021
4
Decision
05/2021 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
05/2021 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Electric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations |
| Red Mountain Pass (Burro Bridge to Ouray North) 44kV Transmission Line Rebuild San Miguel Power Association | Decision Signed Date: 05/25/2021 |
| Forests | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests |
| Districts | Ouray Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |