Decision Memo Completed

Permit Reissuance of Communication Site Special Use Authorizations

Tonto National Forest Coconino; Gila; Maricopa; Pinal, Arizona Tonto National Forest All Units

There are currently 27 expired Communication Site Special Use Authorizations that authorize the use of facilities on National Forest System Lands. The proposed action is to re-issue these authorizations for the existing facilities and use.

Location

The facilities are located on Designated Communication Sites on the Tonto National Forest., see complete list in Prescoping Documents.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/12/2013
2
Comment Period
03/15/2013
3
Decision
06/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Permit Re-issuance for Communication Site Special Use AuthorizationsDecision Signed Date: 06/26/2013 Legal Notice Date: 07/12/2013
ForestsTonto National Forest
DistrictsTonto National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionHumboldt Mtn. – T. 7N, R.5E, Section, Blackjack (T8N, R5E, Sec 8), Cooks Mesa(T8N,R4E, Sec 4) & Humbolt Mtn(T7N,R5E, Sec 4), Pinal Mtn/Signal Peak - (T.2S, R.15E, Sec 4 & 5), Carol Springs - (T.4N, R.
Special use management