Decision Memo Completed

Thomas Mountain Communication Site replacement tower and minor expansion

San Bernardino National Forest Riverside, California San Jacinto Ranger District

Calfire's current wood pole needs replacement. AT&T has agreed to replace it with a steel pole and expand the fence line approx. 20' on one site and install solar panels, so they may co-locate in order to provide microwave backhaul for AT&T network.

Location

Thomas Mountain Communication Site off of 6S13D, Thomas Mountain Road south west of Garner Valley

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/15/2018
2
Decision
06/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2018 (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 ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Thomas Mountain Communication Site replacement tower and minor expansionDecision Signed Date: 06/25/2018
ForestsSan Bernardino National Forest
DistrictsSan Jacinto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSW 1/4 of Section 28, T. 6 S, R. 3 E., SBBM
Special use management