Decision Memo Completed

Geotechnical study for the Proposed McGuireville to Oak Creek Transmission Line

Coconino National Forest Yavapai, Arizona Red Rock Ranger District

Issuance of a short-term special use permit for geotechnical study activities including drilling bore holes and striking metal plates to measure seismic results at 67 locations along a proposed transmission line route.

Location

Located between the Village of Oak Creek and McGuireville along the Kel Fox Trail, Beaverhead Flat Road, and Cornville Road.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/31/2023
2
Decision
02/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Geotechnical study for the Proposed McGuireville to Oak Creek Transmission LineDecision Signed Date: 02/21/2023
ForestsCoconino National Forest
DistrictsRed Rock Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management