USGS monitors seismic activity. FCC frequency change requires that USGS constructs new 100' tower to replace overloaded 40' tower. Utilization of temporary portable tower for new frequencies until construction complete. 2 old towers will be removed.
Location
Strawberry Peak Communications Site. From Twin Peaks going south from Highway 189 onto Bear Springs Road for approximately 3 miles; turn right onto Forest Service Road 2N72 for ~0.5 miles.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/19/2017
2
Decision
07/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2017 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Facility Improvements/Construction; Special Use Authorizations |
| US Geological Survey Strawberry Peak Tower Replacement Decision Memo | Decision Signed Date: 07/27/2017 |
| Forests | San Bernardino National Forest |
| Districts | Arrowhead Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T. 2 N., R. 3 W., Section 30, San Bernardino Base Meridian on the Harrison Mountain Quadrangle |