SunZia Southwest Transmission Project
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.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The proposed project would cross approximately 5 miles of National Forest System land in the Northeast part of Magdalena District.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 06/04/2021 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 04/29/2022 |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 02/17/2023 |
| Decision | 05/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2023 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Nepa Document Prepared By Another Federal Agency
Lead Management Unit:
Cibola National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Electric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations; Plan Amendment
Current Status:
Cancelled
Forests:
Cibola National Forest
Districts:
Magdalena Ranger District
States:
New Mexico
Counties:
Socorro
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Christa Osborn
2113 Osuna Road, NE, Suite A
Albuquerque, NM 87113
575-388-8421
christa.osborn@usda.gov
Last Updated: 6/30/2023