Decision Memo Completed

Pacific Bell Communications Tower near Manuel Peak

Los Padres National Forest Monterey, California Los Padres National Forest All Units

Pacific Bell Telephone Company proposes to install a 35' tall, 3-leg lattice tower on 14' x 14' concrete foundation. In addition, a 10'4" tall x 6'8" wide solar array would be installed on six 24"-diameter concrete piers.

Location

Approximately 1.4 miles east of Big Sur in Monterey County, California. It's on a ridgeline approximately 1/2-mile south of Manuel Peak in T19S, R2E, Sec. 20, MDM.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/20/2021
2
Decision
06/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2021 (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
Pacific Bell Communications Tower near Manuel PeakDecision Signed Date: 06/01/2021
ForestsLos Padres National Forest
DistrictsMonterey Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT19S, R2E, Sec. 20, Mt. Diablo Meridian
Special use management