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 Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Border Patrol Communications Special Use Permits | Decision Signed Date: 02/12/2015 |
| Forests | Idaho Panhandle National Forest |
| Districts | Bonners Ferry Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Hall 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. |