BLM issues decision on Grand Canyon West Interconnection Project
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KINGMAN, Ariz. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM)’s Kingman Field Office has issued a decision authorizing the Grand Canyon West 69 kV Interconnection Project that will modernize energy infrastructure, strengthen grid reliability, and provide broadband communication services to Grand Canyon West, on the Hualapai Indian Reservation.
The decision approves the Tenny Ranch Road alternative, which allows for the construction of an approximately 36-mile-long, 69 kilovolt (kV) electric transmission line with a 48-strand fiber optic line from the existing Dolan Springs Substation to a new substation located at Grand Canyon West. Approximately 9 miles of the project would occur on BLM-managed public lands in Mohave County, Arizona.
“The approval of the Interconnection Project will provide reliable utility services to Grand Canyon West and support future Tribal development,” said BLM Kingman Field Manager Amanda Dodson.
The BLM issued a Decision Record and Finding of No Significant Impact based on the analysis provided in the Grand Canyon West 69 kV Interconnection Project Environmental Assessment. Project related information can be found at https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2012131/510.
If you would like to receive a hard copy of the decision, contact the Kingman Field Office at 928-718-3700.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.