Decision Memo Completed

AZ Public Service Mt Elden Distribution Line Rebuild

Coconino National Forest Coconino, Arizona Flagstaff Ranger District

APS is proposing to rebuild portions of the distribution line that failed in 2015 from severe weather. The new proposal is designed to withstand locally severe winter weather conditions. All the ground disturbing activities restricted to the ROW.

Location

The power line begins at the base of Mt. Elden and goes to the top of the mountain to the Mt. Elden communication Site. The power line is located north of Flagstaff, Az.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/27/2017
2
Decision
09/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2017 (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
AZ Public Service Mt Elden Distribution Line RebuildDecision Signed Date: 09/15/2017
ForestsCoconino National Forest
DistrictsFlagstaff Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 36, T.22N.,R.7E, Section 1, T.21N., R.7E and Section 6, T.21N., R.8E., G&SRM
Special use management