Decision Memo Completed

Arizona DPS South Mountain Communication Facility Rebuild

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Apache, Arizona Alpine Ranger District

Arizona Department of Public Safety is requesting to upgrade their South Mountain Communication Facility, by installing a new 120ft lattice tower, Shelter, Generator, Diesel fuel tank, and other equipment to run the upgraded facility.

Location

South Mountain Communications Site is located on South Mountain, in the Alpine Ranger District, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/29/2023
2
Decision
12/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Arizona Department of Public Safety South Mountain RebuildDecision Signed Date: 12/18/2023
ForestsApache-Sitgreaves National Forests
DistrictsAlpine Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 15, T. 5 N., R. 30 E., Gila & Salt River Meridian
Special use management