Decision Memo Completed

Pitkin County Thomasville CommSite Redevelopment

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

Construction of a new freestanding tower and installation of a communications cabinet adjacent to existing permitted facility. Removal and rehabilitation of the existing communications facility which includes the shelter and all towers/antennas.

Location

NE1/4SE1/4, Sec. 17, T. 8 S., R 83 W., 6th PM, Pitkin County,CO Site is located 1500 ft. northeast of the intersection of County Road 4 (Fryingpan Rd.) and County Road 4A.4 (Eagle-Thomasville Rd.)

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/23/2021
2
Decision
05/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2021 (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 ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction; Special Use Authorizations
Pitkin County Thomasville CommSite RedevelopmentDecision Signed Date: 05/25/2021
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsWest Zone/Sopris Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNE1/4SE1/4, Sec. 17, T. 8 S., R 83 W., 6th PM, Pitkin County, CO White River NF
Special use management