The purpose of this project is to cooperate with the Town of Superior to create a defensive fire line to the southwest of the community (approximately 2.2 miles long & 100 feet wide). It would follow existing roads from Highway 60 to State Route 177.
Location
The project is located at Apache Tear Road, near Highway 60 and State Route 177, approximately one-half mile southeast from the Town of Superior.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/31/2023
2
Decision
02/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.3(11) |
| Special Authority | 2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels) |
| Decision Memo Superior Fuel Break Project | Decision Signed Date: 02/24/2023 |
| Forests | Tonto National Forest |
| Districts | Globe Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |