Decision Memo Completed

Reissue Permit for Arizona Public Service 345kv - Cholla to Pinnacle Peak Powerline

Tonto National Forest Gila; Maricopa, Arizona Tonto National Forest All Units

The re-issuance of permit for existing Arizona Public Service 345KV - Cholla to Pinnacle Peak Powerline. To maintain and operate 345kv power transmission line and steel lattice towers within a 315' wide Right-of Way.

Location

Line runs NE to SW across USFS land from Section 3 T12N, R11E to Section 17 T5N, R6E. Line originates at Cholla Powerplant at Joseph City, AZ to the Pinnacle Peak Substation in North Phoenix

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/25/2012
2
Comment Period
05/25/2012
3
Decision
07/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
APS 345kV Power Transmission Line-Cholla to Pinnacle Peak Permit ReissuanceDecision Signed Date: 07/31/2012 Legal Notice Date: 08/17/2012
ForestsTonto National Forest
DistrictsCave Creek Ranger District; Mesa Ranger District; Payson Ranger District; Tonto Basin Ranger District
Special use management