Decision Memo Completed

Tower Mountain CenturyLink Special Use Permit

Umatilla National Forest Umatilla, Oregon North Fork John Day Ranger District

Re-issue a SUP allowing continued use/maintenance of the current structure. Allow occasional removal of trees (pre-commercial) to maintain clear path for the repeater and maintenance to the structure. Authorize modification of existing facility.

Location

Located on the north east side of Tower Mountain accessed by Forest Road 5226.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/05/2016
2
Decision
04/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2017 (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; Facility Maintenance
Tower Mountain CenturyLink Special Use PermitDecision Signed Date: 04/20/2017
ForestsUmatilla National Forest
DistrictsNorth Fork John Day Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 6 South, Range 34 East, Section 12; Willamette Principal Meridian
Facility managementSpecial use management