Decision Memo Completed

Tucson Electric Power Co. Enhancement of the Existing Communication Site on Fox Mountain

Gila National Forest Catron, New Mexico Gila National Forest All Units

TEP proposes to replace the existing 20' microwave tower with a 120' tower. Along with this, two new antennas and communication radios will replace the existing equipment. The new tower will have a new concrete pad. The old equipment will be removed.

Location

Within the Fox Mountain Communication Site.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/15/2014
2
Decision
07/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2015 (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
Tucson Electric Power Co. Enhancement of the Existing Communication Site on Fox MountainDecision Signed Date: 07/06/2015
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsQuemado Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNW1/4 NE1/4 NW1/4 Section 3, T.3 S., R.18 W., NMPM.
Special use management