Decision Memo Completed

Whitehawk Communications Site Special Use Permit

Boise National Forest Valley, Idaho Lowman Ranger District

Proposal includes installation of a communications building near Whitehawk Lookout to improve emergency radio frequencies for Valley Co. The building is 8 ' x 8 ' set on 2' x 2' concrete pads.

Location

Near Whitehawk Lookout in Bear Valley, approximately 15 air miles north of Lowman, Idaho

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/17/2012
2
Comment Period
04/17/2012
3
Decision
08/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction; Special Use Authorizations
Whitehawk Communications Site Special Use PermitDecision Signed Date: 08/17/2012
ForestsBoise National Forest
DistrictsLowman Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT11N, R 8E, Section 17, NE 1/4
Special use management