Decision Memo Completed

APS Mt. Ord 21kV power line replacement project

Tonto National Forest Gila, Arizona Tonto National Forest All Units

Placement of approximately 2200 feet of existing overhead power line underground. The existing overhead powerline has had continuous failures due to extreme ice and winds. This powerline serves numerous communication sites and Forest Service lookout.

Location

Reno Pass, Mt. Ord

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/21/2017
2
Decision
10/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Decision Memo for APS Mt. Ord 21kV power line replacement projectDecision Signed Date: 10/16/2017
ForestsTonto National Forest
DistrictsTonto 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