Decision Memo Completed

Valley Communications Lease Reissue and New Building & Tower Project

Rio Grande National Forest Saguache, Colorado Saguache Ranger District

Analysis to reissue Valley Communications' lease on Saguache Peak and the replacement of both their building and tower. Tower height is proposed to increase from 80 feet to 130 feet.

Location

Approximately five miles north of Saguache, CO.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/08/2016
2
Decision
06/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2017 (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
Valley Comm Reissue & Upgrade Project at the Saguache Peak Comm SiteDecision Signed Date: 06/26/2017
ForestsRio Grande National Forest
DistrictsSaguache Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec. 7, T. 45 N., R. 8 E., NMPM, Saguache County, Colorado.
Special use management