Decision Memo Developing Proposal

APS Coconino-Padre 69kV Transmission Line Rebuild

Coconino National Forest Coconino, Arizona Coconino National Forest All Units

Replacement of aging existing transmission line and poles to allow for safer and more reliable electrical service. The static wire on the transmission line would be replaced with optical ground wire, allowing for fiber optic communication uses.

Location

Transmission line that runs south of I40 from the Coconino substation, south of the Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, to the Padre substation, near Twin Arrows Casino

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/2025 (Estimated)
2
Decision
10/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityElectric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations
ForestsCoconino National Forest
DistrictsFlagstaff Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management