Decision Memo Completed

Pinal Mountain Transmission Line Reconstruction

Tonto National Forest Gila, Arizona Tonto National Forest All Units

The Tonto National Forest is proposing to authorize the replacement of approximately 3.9 miles of 21kV power line that serves the Pinal Peak communications & fire lookout site by Arizona Public Service (APS). Public comment period ends April 15, 2013

Location

North slope of Pinal Mountains

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/14/2013
2
Comment Period
03/13/2013
3
Decision
06/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Pinal Mountain Transmission Line ReconstructionDecision Signed Date: 06/03/2013 Legal Notice Date: 06/07/2013
ForestsTonto National Forest
DistrictsGlobe Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionGSRM T. 1 S., R. 15 E., Sections 21, 22, 28 and 33,
Special use management