This project is designed to increase site distance of the Madison fire detection lookout and reduce the risk of loss of improvements (lookout tower and communication systems) at the Madison and Black Mountain Communication Sites due to wildfire.
Location
Black Mountain Communication Site, located at T 4S R 28E Sect. 14 SW/SE. Madison Butte Lookout, located at T 5S R 27E Sect. 29 NE/NE.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/20/2016
2
Decision
02/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2020 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(3); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Timber Sales (Green) |
| Mountain Top Defensible Space | Decision Signed Date: 01/30/2020 (FS Withdrawn) |
| Forests | Umatilla National Forest |
| Districts | Heppner Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |