Decision Memo Completed

Public Service Co. of Colorado - Sunlight Communications Site Tower Height Increase

White River National Forest Garfield, Colorado West Zone/Sopris Ranger District

Proposal to raise tower height from 103 ft. to 140 ft. at Sunlight Peak site #4. Trees are blocking microwave transmisions. The other option is extensive tree removal.

Location

Sunlight Peak, SW of Glenwood Springs

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/22/2013
2
Decision
07/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2014 (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
Public Service Co. of Colorado Sunlight Communication Site Tower Height ModDecision Signed Date: 07/11/2014
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsWest Zone/Sopris Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNW1/4 Sec. 19, T7S, R89W, 6th P.M.
Special use management