Trees are beginning to interfere with radar transmissions between the FAAs Heppner and Fossil radar stations. Proposal is to cut all trees within a sight path 60 feet wide, unclear as to length of the site path at this time (perhaps 1 mile?).
Location
Western edge of the Heppner Ranger District of the Umatilla National Forest.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/19/2017
2
Decision
04/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2017 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Facility Maintenance; Timber Sales (Green) |
| FAA Radar Line-of-Sight Clearing | Decision Signed Date: 04/20/2017 |
| Forests | Umatilla National Forest |
| Districts | Heppner Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |