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 Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Decision Memo for Highway 87 & Highway 260 Multi-Communication Site project | Decision Signed Date: 08/23/2023 |
| Forests | Tonto National Forest |
| Districts | Globe Ranger District; Mesa Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |