Decision Memo Completed

Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) Grouse Peak South Communication Facility Project

Salmon-Challis National Forest Custer, Idaho Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District

Issue a communications site lease to BPA at Grouse Peak South Communication Site to construct and operate a new self-supporting tower, equipment shelter, and propane tanks. Location is T14N, R20E, Sec22

Location

Grouse Peak South Communication Site located 7.5 miles east of Challis, Idaho.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/08/2017
2
Decision
07/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2018 (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
Bonneville Power Administration Grouse Peak South Communication FacilityDecision Signed Date: 07/02/2018
ForestsSalmon-Challis National Forest
DistrictsChallis-Yankee Fork Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT14N, R20E, Sec 20, Boise Meridian
Special use management