Decision Memo Completed

Special Use Permit-Pickett Peak Solar Panel Expansion

Shasta-Trinity National Forest Trinity, California Hayfork Ranger District

Trinity County submitted a request to expand the footprint of the current solar panel area at Pickett Peak cellular site by 25'x100'. The expansion will increase power supply, decrease outages, & reduce the amount of time backup generators operate.

Location

Pickett Peak, on South Fork Mountain east of Ruth Lake, Trinity County, California.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/04/2018
2
Decision
08/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2018 (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
Pickett Peak Solar ExpansionDecision Signed Date: 08/23/2018
ForestsShasta Trinity National Forest
DistrictsHayfork Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT1N, R7E, S26, H.M.
Special use management