Decision Memo Completed

WYOLINK TOWER PROPOSAL AT MEADOWLARK MTN COMMUNICATION SITE

Bighorn National Forest Washakie, Wyoming Bighorn National Forest All Units

WYOLINK, through the Wyoming Dept of Transportation, has applied for a special use authorization to construct a 60-80' tower (lattice or monopole) and equipment building at Meadowlark Mtn. Communications Site to support public safety communications.

Location

Meadowlark Mtn. Communication Site is approx. 43 miles SW of Buffalo, WY off of Highway 16.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/04/2019
2
Decision
08/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2019 (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
WYOLINK TOWER PROPOSAL AT MEADOWLARK MTN COMMUNICATION SITEDecision Signed Date: 08/29/2019
ForestsBighorn National Forest
DistrictsPowder River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 5, T. 48N., R. 86 W., 6th P.M.
Special use management