Decision Memo Completed

NCW Tower Replacement at Black Mountain Communications Site

Los Padres National Forest San Luis Obispo, California Santa Lucia Ranger District

New Cingular Wireless proposes to replace their existing 60' tower with a new 80' tall 3-leg lattice tower. The existing equipment cabinet would be replaced with a new 11'x 25' building, and the existing generator and propane tank would be replaced.

Location

Approximately 14 miles east of Santa Margarita in San Luis Obispo County, CA

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/21/2021
2
Decision
02/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2022 (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
NCW Tower Replacement at Black Mountain Communications SiteDecision Signed Date: 02/17/2022
ForestsLos Padres National Forest
DistrictsSanta Lucia Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT29S, R15E, Sec. 15, MDBM
Special use management