The current communications tower operated by the Okanogan Sheriffs Office and NCI data.com is currently loaded at 97% of capacity. An additional tower is required to enhance operations during emergency operations to improve public safety.
Location
The project is located at the Tunk Mountain Communications Site on the first lot at the north end of the site that is presently occupied by NCI data.com and the Okanogan County Sheriffs Office.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/31/2016
2
Decision
07/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2016 (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 |
| Okanogan County Sheriff's Office (OSCO) Tunk Communications Tower | Decision Signed Date: 07/28/2016 |
| Forests | Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest |
| Districts | Tonasket Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township 35 North, Range 29 East, Section 7 |