Decision Memo Completed

Shirley Peak Communications Tower SUP, US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

Sequoia National Forest Kern, California Kern River Ranger District

Upgrading existing microwave system at Shirley Peak to an 8 GHz band, replacing existing Forest Service building, replacng existing towers, and building new building and towers.

Location

Shirley Peak in Section 32, T.25S, R.32E. MDB&M.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/01/2023
2
Decision
03/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2025 (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
Shirley Peak Communications Tower SUP, US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)Decision Signed Date: 03/20/2025
ForestsSequoia National Forest
DistrictsKern River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management