01 09 25 BPC Annual Meeting Agenda & Community News
– CORRECTION/UPDATE – of 12/12/24 APS Subcommittee Highlights Report –
(Date of EA release is postponed & Sharon Seppi’s work title & responsibilities before retirement clarified) –
APS Transmission Line Subcommittee: Joe Skidmore then gave a report on the APS Subcommittee, mentioning that Mark Matousek had updated the BPC draft objection letter in preparation for the comment period now delayed with the postponement of the release of the Environmental Assessment by the USFS.
12/20/24 Per Mike Dechter, NEPA Coordinator, USFS, CNF: “I was just informed that the planned publication of the Final Environmental Assessment, Draft Decision Notice, and start of the objection process for the proposed 69kV transmission line from Oak Creek to McGuireville has been postponed. Our Regional and Washington offices identified concerns with the potential government shutdown and change in administration for moving ahead as previously planned on January 2nd.”
Joe also mentioned ongoing investigations into the private section of the power line and interactions with Frank Sanderson from APS. Joe highlighted the commitment from APS to jointly walk the proposed route and the valuable input from Mark’s neighbor, Sharon Seppi, retired Managing Director of Construction Services for Rocky Mountain Power/PacifiCorp responsible for property/rights of way, siting, permitting and construction of major capital facilities. John Wichert added that Sharon suggested ways to disguise power lines, which could be beneficial. Joe discussed the ongoing investigation into the private section of the power line by John Wickard, who has reached out to Supervisor Michaels and Supervisor elect. Joe also mentioned that Mark and John have met with Frank Sanderson, the APS contact person, who has shown more openness and responsiveness. Joe highlighted the importance of staking and jointly walking the route to understand the geology and grade of the proposed route. The final EA and draft plan are expected to be released on January 5th. Sharon added that if the power line is not buried as it comes down Fox Trail, there are ways to disguise it, such as zigzagging it through the forest, which could be cheaper and more effective.
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REMINDER: SEDONA, Ariz., Dec. 18, 2024 — The Coconino National Forest and partners will discontinue the sale of the Grand Annual Pass on Dec. 31, 2024, to simplify pass requirements across the forest, but existing Grand Annual Passes sold through the end of 2024 will be honored at all fee sites through 2025.
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ANNUAL MEETING
via ZOOM BIG PARK REGIONAL COORDINATING COUNCIL, INC. 9:00 A.M. Thursday, January 9, 2024
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