Decision Memo Completed

Verizon Generator Upgrade at Plowshare Peak Communication Site

Los Padres National Forest Santa Barbara, California Santa Lucia Ranger District

Request for special use permit for replacement of back up power generator and fuel tank on existing concrete pad near an existing facility owned by American Tower Corp. at Plowshare Peak Communication Site.

Location

Plowshare Peak, Sierra Madre Ridge approximately 8 miles south of SH166 and 25 air miles NE of Santa Maria, CA

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/09/2012
2
Decision
01/2012 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2012 (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
Verizon Wireless Emergency Power Supply at Plowshare Communication SiteDecision Signed Date: 01/27/2012
ForestsLos Padres National Forest
DistrictsSanta Lucia Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 4, T11N, R30W, SBM
Special use management