Decision Memo Completed

Dillon-Malta 230 kV Electric Transmission Line

White River National Forest Summit, Colorado East Zone/Dillon Ranger District

Reissuance of special use permit to Xcel Energy for the existing 230kV electric transmission line from Dillon Substation, to the Malta Substation. The permit was originally issued in 1978, reissued in 1983, and expired in 2008.

Location

The project includes approximately 20 miles of an existing 230kV overhead electric transmission line from the Dillon Substation (near the Summit County Landfill), to the Malta Substation.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/25/2009
2
Decision
03/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (10)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Dillon-Malta 230 kV Electric Transmission LineDecision Signed Date: 03/24/2016
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsEast Zone/Dillon Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNF lands on the WR and Pike/San Isabel National Forests in Townships 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 South, all in Range 77 West of the 6th PM and in Township 10 South Range 78 West of the 6th PM., CO.
Special use managementLand ownership management