Decision Memo Completed

Arizona Public Service Whitespar-Wilhoit Transmission Line Rebuild Project

Prescott National Forest Yavapai, Arizona Bradshaw Ranger District

issuance of a temporary construction Special Use Permit to Arizona Public Service for access to areas of the Prescott National Forest, Bradshaw Ranger District in support of the existing Whitespar-Wilhoit 69 kV electric transmission line rebuild

Location

Sections 19, 20, 29, and 30, T. 12.5 N., R. 3 W., and Sections 13, 14, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 32, T. 13 N., R. 3 W., Gila & Salt River Meridian

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/14/2020
2
Decision
07/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2); 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Travel Management
Arizona Public Service Whitespar-Wilhoit Transmission Line Rebuild ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/13/2021
ForestsPrescott National Forest
DistrictsBradshaw Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 19, 20, 29, and 30, T. 12.5 N., R. 3 W., and Sections 13, 14, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 32, T. 13 N., R. 3 W., Gila & Salt River Meridian
Road managementSpecial use management