Decision Memo Cancelled

Puget Sound Hydro Nooksack Communications Site

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

Issue a communications use lease to Puget Sound Hydro, LLC, for constructing, operating and maintaining a small communications facility, in order to improve internet and cellular communications for the Nooksack Falls hydroelectric plant and residence

Location

Proposed site is approximately 200 feet NW of Forest Road 3700-031, accessed via State Route 542 and Forest Road 3700

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/18/2023
2
Decision
02/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2024 (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 ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction; Special Use Authorizations
ForestsMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
DistrictsMt Baker Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionPortions of NW1/4 NE1/4 PB 44, T.39 N., R.8 E., W.M.
Special use management