Construction of a fiber optic communication line within the existing authorized 345-kV dual tower parallel-line ROW that crosses approximately 91 miles of the Tonto NF and Apache-Sitgreaves NF
Location
From the APS Dale Substation north of the Phoenix metropolitan area to the future Chevelon Butte Substation, located approximately 28 miles south of Joseph City in Navajo County
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/04/2025
2
Decision
11/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2026 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); Ntia_C(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Forests | Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests; Tonto National Forest |
| Districts | Black Mesa Ranger District; Cave Creek Ranger District; Mesa Ranger District; Payson Ranger District; Tonto Basin Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |