Decision Memo Completed

Highway 87 & Highway 260 Multi-Communication Site project

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

Construction, Operation, & Maintenance of 3 new Communications sites on Hwy 87 and 1 Site on Hwy 260 to improve public and first responder communication in areas of low or no coverage.

Location

Near Hwy 87 & Hwy 260, Three locations Northeast of Mesa, AZ along Hwy 87 between Bush Hwy & Hwy 188 intersections. One location between Superior, AZ & Globe, AZ near Hwy 60

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/24/2023
2
Decision
08/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2024 (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
Decision Memo for Highway 87 & Highway 260 Multi-Communication Site projectDecision Signed Date: 08/23/2023
ForestsTonto National Forest
DistrictsGlobe Ranger District; Mesa Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management