Decision Memo Completed

Navopache Electric Cooperative Bore Holes for Wagon Wheel to Pinetop Lakes Reroute

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Navajo, Arizona Lakeside Ranger District

Geotechnical investigation for placement of power pole foundations in relation to Navopache Electric's proposed electric line reroute and power pole replacement with increased size and capacity running from the Wagon Wheel substation to Pinetop lake.

Location

Lakeside Arizona off Penrod Road: T9N; R22E; S11,14,13/ T9N; R23E, S18,19,30,32,33/ T8N; R23E; S3

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/13/2024
2
Decision
07/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityElectric Transmission; Facility Improvements/Construction; Special Use Authorizations; Research And Development
NEC Bore Holes for Wagon Wheel Tap to Pinetop Lakes RerouteDecision Signed Date: 07/17/2025
ForestsApache-Sitgreaves National Forests
DistrictsLakeside Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use managementFacility managementResearch