Decision Memo Completed

Steamboat Hills Communication Site, NV Energy Communication Lease

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Washoe, Nevada Carson Ranger District

Proposal to issue a 30 year communication lease to NV Energy for the construction, operation and maintenance of microwave equipment to support their smart meter program at the Steamboat Hills Communication Site.

Location

Steamboat Hills Communication site east of Maguire Peak in the Steamboat Hills, south of Reno, Nevada.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/13/2012
2
Comment Period
06/13/2012
3
Decision
09/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
NV Energy Communication Site Lease Steamboat Hills Communication SiteDecision Signed Date: 09/17/2012
ForestsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
DistrictsCarson Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionS1/2 SW1/4 NW1/4, NW1/4 SW1/4 of Section 6, Towship 17 North, Range 20 East
Special use management