Decision Memo Completed

Verizon Bear Mountain Solar Upgrade

Shasta-Trinity National Forest Siskiyou, California Mt. Shasta Ranger District

Verizon proposes to relocate the existing solar panels from the roof of the fire lookout to a free-standing structure near the edge of the parking area and to increase the number of solar panels to add power capacity for the cellular equipment.

Location

The Bear Mountain Communication Site is located approx. 21 miles east of McCloud, CA and 7 miles north of Highway 89. Access is via the Harris Springs road near. The site is on the top of Bear Mtn.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/07/2015
2
Decision
12/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2016 (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
Sacramento Valley Ltd Partnership dba Verizon Wireless Solar Panel UpgradeDecision Signed Date: 12/17/2015
ForestsShasta Trinity National Forest
DistrictsMt. Shasta Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 15, T.40N., R.2E. MDBM on the summit of Bear Mountain in Siskiyou County.
Special use management