Project is composed of two planned 500kV transmission lines across 520mi in NM and AZ. The selected alternative does not cross through NFS lands and the Cibola NFNG will not be issuing a ROD. The BLM signed the ROD on May 16, 2023.
Location
The proposed project would cross approximately 5 miles of National Forest System land in the Northeast part of Magdalena District.
Project timeline
1
NOI in Federal Register
06/04/2021
2
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
04/29/2022
3
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
02/17/2023
4
Decision
05/2023 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
06/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Nepa Document Prepared By Another Federal Agency |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Electric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations; Plan Amendment |
| Forests | Cibola National Forest |
| Districts | Magdalena Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |