Decision Memo Completed

US Border Patrol Communication Facility Additions

Idaho Panhandle National Forests Boundary, Idaho Bonners Ferry Ranger District

The US Border Patrol is proposing to expand the communication system in and around the north Idaho border to increase surveillance and operate more safely. The additional radio equipment would be installed on Hall, Copper and Saddle Mtn. comm. sites.

Location

Hall, Copper and Saddle Communication Sites

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/24/2014
2
Decision
02/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Border Patrol Communications Special Use PermitsDecision Signed Date: 02/12/2015
ForestsIdaho Panhandle National Forest
DistrictsBonners Ferry Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionHall Mountain - T65N, R1E, S1/2 S1/2 Section 20; Copper Mountain - T65N, R3E, Section 20; Saddle Mountain - T65N, R3W, SE1/4 Section 30, B.M.
Special use management