FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 12, 2012
CONTACT: Jen Neville, 720-962-7054, neville@wapa.gov

WESTERN REVISING PROGRAMMATIC AGREEMENT FOR ARIZONA MAINTENANCE

LAKEWOOD, Colo.—To continue delivering reliable electricity to towns and businesses throughout Arizona, Western must conduct maintenance on the bulk electric transmission system, including lines, structures and facilities Western owns in Arizona.

Western is revising its Programmatic Agreement (PA) for Routine Maintenance in Arizona, signed in 1996, so it is current with National Historic Preservation Act regulations. The revised PA will also more clearly outline the process for identifying historic properties and avoiding or minimizing harm to them.

Open House offers opportunity to learn more
Western is seeking public comment on the revised draft PA. Information about the PA will only be available at three open houses Western is hosting. There representatives will be available to collect comments, answer your questions and offer more information about the changes to the PA. Open house dates are:

• March 20, 2012: 6 to 8 p.m.
  Hotel Wingate by Wyndham
  1760 Sunridge Drive
  Yuma, AZ   85364
  
  
• March 21, 2012: 6 to 8 p.m.
  Hilton Garden Inn
  4000 North Central
  Phoenix, AZ   85012
  
  
• March 22, 2012: 6 to 8 p.m.
  Best Western Plus Kings Inn & Suites
  2930 East Andy Devine Ave.
  Kingman, AZ   86401

You can also find out more about the PA revisions and provide comments by calling, writing or emailing Historical Preservation Specialist Lisa Meyer.

Reach her by:

• Mail: Western Area Power Admin.
  Corporate Services Office
  P.O. Box 281213
  Lakewood, CO 80228-8213
• Phone: 720-962-7277
• Email: Azparevision@wapa.gov

Comments on the PA must be received on or before April 23, 2012.