Decision Memo Completed

Hat Creek Radio Observatory Project

Lassen National Forest Shasta, California Hat Creek Ranger District

The Lassen National Forest (LNF) proposes to issue new special use authorization to the SETI Institute for the operation and maintenance of the Hat Creek Radio Observatory.

Location

Hat Creek Radio Observatory, 422231 Bidwell Road, Hat Creek, CA 96040: Township 34N, Range 4E,Sections 1, 2, 11, 12 and Township 34N, Range 5E, Section 15; Mount Diablo Meridian.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/10/2020
2
Decision
02/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Hat Creek Radio Observatory ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/04/2021
ForestsLassen National Forest
DistrictsHat Creek Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management