Decision Memo Completed

Special Uses Projects for Communication Sites and Utilities

Mt. Hood National Forest Clackamas; Hood River, Oregon Mt. Hood National Forest All Units

Replace existing communication towers at two locations: Mt. Hood Meadows and Frog Lake. There is also a proposal to install new fiber optic line along Forest Road (FR) 4631, and aerial fiber to residents along FRs 29, 31, 35, 35A and 35B.

Location

Communication site projects are located at Mt. Hood Meadows, near Frog Lake at the AT&T site, and Forest Roads 29, 31, 35, and 35A/B. Fiber optic line installation is proposed along Forest Road 4631.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/28/2019
2
Decision
07/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2); 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Special Uses Projects for Communication Sites and UtilitiesDecision Signed Date: 07/09/2019
ForestsMt. Hood National Forest
DistrictsMt. Hood National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management