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 Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Tucson Electric Power Co. Enhancement of the Existing Communication Site on Fox Mountain | Decision Signed Date: 07/06/2015 |
| Forests | Gila National Forest |
| Districts | Quemado Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | NW1/4 NE1/4 NW1/4 Section 3, T.3 S., R.18 W., NMPM. |