Decision Memo Completed

NEEDLES LOOKOUT AND TOWER REPLACEMENT

Sequoia National Forest Tulare, California Western Divide Ranger District

Proposed project to replace the lookout cab and tower with the same look and feel as the original tower on the same site. The lookout will comply with current building codes and safety requirements.

Location

The project area is located 2.5 miles off Forest Service Road 21S05, at the end of Forest Service Trail 32E22. This area is east of Springville, along the Western Divide Highway.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/09/2011
2
Decision
04/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction
Needles Lookout Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 04/01/2014
ForestsSequoia National Forest
DistrictsWestern Divide Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 21 South, Range 32 East, Section 14, MDBM
Facility management