Decision Memo Completed

Mt Ord AT&T/FirstNet Ice Bridge.

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

Construct a new ice bridge/cable route from site 6 to site 11 tower to enable AT&T FirstNet first responder network communication. Will be anchored by on-ground blocks rather than underground footings. There will be no ground disturbance

Location

Mt Ord Communication Site accessed by Forest Road 626. T7N R9E Sections 35 & 36

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/13/2021
2
Decision
08/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Mt Ord AT&T/FirstNet Ice Bridge.Decision Signed Date: 08/26/2021
ForestsTonto National Forest
DistrictsMesa Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management