Arizona Public Service (APS) Eastern Fiber Optic Project
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
Project Summary
Location Summary:
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 Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 08/04/2025 |
| Decision | 11/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 01/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); Ntia_C(8)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Tonto National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
In Progress
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
States:
Arizona
Counties:
Maricopa; Navajo; Pinal
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Mark McEntarffer
2324 East McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85006
602-225-5200
comments-southwestern-tonto@usda.gov
Last Updated: 8/4/2025