Decision Memo Completed

Northwest Pipeline Cell Tower Special Use Renewal

Ashley National Forest Uintah, Utah Vernal Ranger District

Special use renewal of an existing cell tower facility that is specifically used for controlling an automated pipeline system for oil and gas transport.

Location

The project is approximately 20 miles north of Vernal and 0.75 miles west of Hwy 191, accessed by Forest Road 056.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/08/2020
2
Decision
08/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2020 (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
Northwest Pipeline Cell Tower Special Use RenewalDecision Signed Date: 08/03/2020
ForestsAshley National Forest
DistrictsVernal Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNW 1/4 of Section 17, T. 1 S, R 22 E., Salt Lake Meridian
Special use management