Environmental Assessment Completed

AT&T FirstNet Communication Facility

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

Construction of a new communication facility (a tower and associated infrastructure) to provide FirstNet coverage to first responders and improved wireless coverage to those in the area.

Location

The new communication facility (tower and associated infrastructure) would be located on the Hood River Ranger District off of National Forest System (NFS) Road 4400630, east of Highway 35.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/12/2021
2
Comment Period
06/09/2022
3
Objection Period Start
09/14/2022
4
Decision
11/2022 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
06/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
AT&T FirstNet Communication FacilityDecision Signed Date: 11/08/2022
ForestsMt. Hood National Forest
DistrictsHood River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT02S, R10E, Section 9.
Special use management