Decision Memo Completed

NKRD Communications Sites Special Use Permits (SUP) Renewal CE

Kaibab National Forest Coconino, Arizona North Kaibab Ranger District

Re-new or re-issue six (6) Special Use Permits (SUPs) for three separate communications sites located on the NKRD. Six different SUPs exist for facilities located at Cooper Ridge, Jacob Lake, and Dry Park Towers. Current permits expire 12/30/13.

Location

North Central [Jacob Lake and Cooper Ridge communications sites]1 mile north of Jacob Lake Inn and Hwy 67;and Southwest Quadrant of NKRD [Dry Park Tower], located near FSR 22.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/16/2013
2
Comment Period
09/22/2013
3
Decision
12/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
01/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
DM for NKRD Communications Sites Special Use Permits (SUP) Renewal CEDecision Signed Date: 12/06/2013 Legal Notice Date: 12/20/2013
ForestsKaibab National Forest
DistrictsNorth Kaibab Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionJacob Lake - NW1/4, of the NW1/4, of Sec.5, T.38 N., R.2 E; Cooper Ridge - SW1/4, of the NW1/4, of Sec.32, T.39 N., R.2 E.; and Dry Park Tower - NE1/4, of the SE1/4, of Sec.12, T.35 N., R.1 E, GSRBM
Facility managementSpecial use management