Decision Memo Completed

APS Mt. Ord Powerline Rebuild

Tonto National Forest Gila; Maricopa, Arizona Tonto Basin Ranger District

Replace approximately 2.2 miles of forty year old existing underground 21kV power line serving Mt. Ord communications & lookout sites with new above ground line on poles within existing corridor. Equipment and material delivered and set by helicopter

Location

Gila & Salt River Meridian. T. 6N., R. 9E., sec. 2, and 11. T.7N., R. 9E., sec. 34.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/09/2012
2
Comment Period
08/17/2012
3
Decision
10/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2012 (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
APS 21KV - Mt. Ord Power Line RebuildDecision Signed Date: 10/19/2012 Legal Notice Date: 10/19/2012
ForestsTonto National Forest
DistrictsMesa Ranger District; Tonto Basin Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionGila & Salt River Meridian. T. 6N., R. 9E., sec. 2, and 11. T.7N., R. 9E., sec. 34.
Special use management