Decision Memo Completed

Smoky Canyon Communication Pole Project

Caribou-Targhee National Forest Caribou, Idaho Montpelier Ranger District

The proposed project would remove a 20ft communications pole and replace it with a 60ft pole to increase communications at the Smoky Canyon Mine. Additionally a 1,000 gallon propane tank would be installed to power the communications equipment.

Location

The project is located approximately 10 miles northeast of Georgetown, Idaho.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/22/2023
2
Decision
10/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2023 (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
Smoky Canyon Communication Pole ProjectDecision Signed Date: 10/02/2023
ForestsCaribou-Targhee National Forest
DistrictsMontpelier Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management