Decision Memo Completed

Operation and Maintenance of All Forest Service Radio Repeater Sites on the Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Beaverhead; Deer Lodge; Gallatin; Granite; Jefferson; Madison; Powell; Silver Bow, Montana Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest All Units

A total of 20 repeater sites are located on the BDNF. These existing sites require annual maintenance to provide for critical communications across the Forest that support wildland fire suppression, SAR, and the health and safety of our employees.

Location

20 existing administrative radio repeater sites located across the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/01/2020
2
Decision
09/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFacility Maintenance
Decision Decided Date09/09/2021
ForestsBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
DistrictsBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Facility management