Decision Memo Completed

Oak Creek Rim Switchbacks Communication Site

Coconino National Forest Coconino, Arizona Flagstaff Ranger District

Proposal to build a 120 foot tall communication tower, support equipment shelter, buried power line connection and common carrier microwave system to support improved cellular communications along Hwy 89A in Oak Creek Canyon.

Location

West side of highway 89A across from Oak Creek Vista Recreation site.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/08/2018
2
Decision
04/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2018 (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
Switchback Communication Site and FacilityDecision Signed Date: 04/25/2018
ForestsCoconino National Forest
DistrictsFlagstaff Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management