SMPA has proposed 0.7 mile overhead construction of existing overhead powerline instead of buried, use of two construction yards including an 0.29 acre expansion of one existing and the reduction of one tower structure near avalanche area.
Location
Ruby Walls section of the existing powerline, St. Germaine site (construction yard), Ironton Park (tower reduction) and Idarado Substation (construction yard)
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/01/2023
2
Decision
04/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2024 (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 | Electric Transmission |
| Red Mountain Pass (Burro Bridge to Ouray North) 44kV Transmission Line Rebuild San Miguel Power Association | Decision Signed Date: 04/26/2024 |
| Forests | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests |
| Districts | Ouray Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |