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 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 | Special Use Authorizations |
| Sacramento Valley Ltd Partnership dba Verizon Wireless Solar Panel Upgrade | Decision Signed Date: 12/17/2015 |
| Forests | Shasta Trinity National Forest |
| Districts | Mt. Shasta Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Section 15, T.40N., R.2E. MDBM on the summit of Bear Mountain in Siskiyou County. |