BLM authorizes Rock Creek transmission line project in Wyoming
RAWLINS, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management today authorized a 230 kilovolt transmission line project—also known as a gen-tie line—to cross approximately 4.7 miles of public lands and connect the Rock Creek Wind Facility, which is expected to generate 590 MW of clean energy, to the Wyoming electric grid.
Rock Creek Wind LLC proposed to construct, operate, maintain, and eventually decommission the 38-mile transmission project that will cross a mix of public and private lands in Albany and Carbon counties. The BLM’s decision follows a 30-day public comment period, during which the Bureau gathered public input on two options considered for this project before authorizing the project right-of-way. Documents associated with this project, including information on the BLM’s decision, are available at the BLM National NEPA Register.
For questions, please contact Micky Fisher, BLM Wyoming Lead Public Affairs Specialist at (307) 775-6328 or by email at jfisher@blm.gov.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.