Decision Memo Completed

Jefferson State Broadband - McFarland Ridge Special Use Permit

Shasta-Trinity National Forest Shasta, California Yolla Bolla Ranger District

Jefferson State Broadband is proposing to attach 2 antennas to the existing Forest Service tower on McFarland Ridge to provide internet service to Platina, CA and surrounding community. The Forest is proposing to issue a 30-year special use permit.

Location

McFarland Ridge Communication Site. One mile south of Highway 36, west of Wildwood, CA.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/26/2019
2
Decision
03/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2020 (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
Jefferson State Broadband - McFarland Ridge Special Use PermitDecision Signed Date: 03/31/2020
ForestsShasta Trinity National Forest
DistrictsYolla Bolla Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 29 North, Range 10 West, Section 17
Special use management