Decision Memo Completed

Xcel Energy Line Capacity Project - Ute Rife to Collbran Line 3014

White River National Forest Mesa, Colorado Grand Valley Ranger District

Proposal to maintain grid reliability by replacing five overhead electric transmission structures and the installation of two new mid-span structures along PSCo line 3014, a 138 kV transmission line linking the Ute Rifle and Collbran Substations.

Location

The Ute Rifle to Collbran Transmission line runs along Silt/Collbran road south of Silt, Colorado.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/04/2016
2
Decision
04/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Xcel Energy Line Capacity Project - Ute Rife to Collbran Line 3014Decision Signed Date: 04/16/2018
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests; White River National Forest
DistrictsGrand Valley Ranger District; West Zone/Rifle Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSecs. 27, 28, 31, 32, and 33, T8S-R92W, 6thPM, Mesa County, Colorado
Special use management