Decision Memo Completed

Navopache Electric Company Pole Replacement

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Apache, Arizona Springerville Ranger District

During a heavy snow storm a falling tree broke an electric pole. Navopache Electric is requestng access to replace the broken pole. Due to terrain and the location of the pole, access outside of the existing ROW is needed.

Location

The broken pole is located at NEC pole#154R17, Latitude 34.0'12.68"N, Longitude 109.28'12.52"W

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/29/2023
2
Decision
10/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2023 (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 ActivityElectric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations
Navopache Electric Company Pole ReplacementDecision Signed Date: 10/12/2023
ForestsApache-Sitgreaves National Forests
DistrictsSpringerville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management