Decision Memo Completed

Covanta Energy Communication System Update

Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Whatcom, Washington Mt Baker Ranger District

Improve communication between Covanta Energy power plant and main office by topping up to 8 live western hemlock trees and 2 snags, a single tree at a time, until a clear signal path for a new satellite communication system is achieved.

Location

This project is located in Whatcom County, WA approximately 10 miles north of Concrete, WA and 26 mile northeast of Sedro-Woolley, WA

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/02/2015
2
Decision
05/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Decision Decided Date05/11/2015
ForestsMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
DistrictsMt Baker Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT37N; R8E; Section 23 SE 1/4, NE 1/4
Special use management