A 100 foot communication tower with structural problems needs to be replaced. The services provided by this site and tower are critical to St. Charles Hospital and Air Link. Existing tower will be dismangeda nd removed.
Location
Bearwallow Butte is approximately 12 air miles west of Bend, Oregon.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/06/2011
2
Decision
09/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2011 (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 |
| Communication Tower Replacement at Bearwallow Butte, Day Wireless Comm. Sit | Decision Signed Date: 09/26/2011 |
| Forests | Deschutes National Forest |
| Districts | Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District |