Decision Memo Completed

Deadman's Ridge Communication Site

San Bernardino National Forest San Bernardino, California Big Bear Ranger District

Issuance of a 30 year lease to Vista Towers to construct/operate a multi carrier cellular site. It would improve wireless communication coverage and capacity in the south Big Bear area, specifically Woodlands, Erwin Lake and along Highway 38.

Location

Along FS 2N12Y. Access is from Erwin Lake, off of Willow Lane to Mariposa Lane, then 2N12Y

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/31/2017
2
Decision
04/2018 (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 ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction; Special Use Authorizations; Road Improvements/Construction
Deadman's Ridge Communication Site ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/25/2018
ForestsSan Bernardino National Forest
DistrictsBig Bear Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 2 North, Range 2 East, N 1/2 of section 29, SBBM, Moonridge Quadrangle
Special use management