Cross-State Transmission Line Open House

The Bureau of Land Management and Western Area Power Administration will host an open house meeting to seek public input before preparing an environmental impact statement on the proposed TransWest Transmission Line.  The 725 mile proposed line would cross parts of Colorado, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming, including part of Sweetwater County.  The meeting will be 4-7p.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at Rock Springs High School, 1375 James Drive.  Public meetings are intended to let the public review the proposal and provide comments, including route alternatives.  They  can also talk with staff about details of the proposal.  Comments may be submitted during the open house meeting or by e-mail to TransWest_WYMail@blm.gov.  They can also be sent to Bureau of Land Management, Attn:  Sharon Knowlton, Project Manager, P.O. Box 20678, Cheyenne, WY. 82003.