Decision Memo Completed

Pine Telephone System Special Use Permit Renewal

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Baker, Oregon Whitman Ranger District

Issue Pine Telephone System a new Special Use Permit for a 20-year term, which will allow PTS to continue to maintain and operate the telephone lines.

Location

5 miles northwest of Halfway, Oregon along FS Rd. 7700, 4 miles north of Halfway along FS Rd. 6625, and 5 miles northeast of Halfway along FS Rd. 3992 on the Whitman Ranger District

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/03/2016
2
Decision
11/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Pine Telephone System Special Use Permit Renewal - Halfway LinesDecision Signed Date: 11/04/2016
ForestsWallowa-Whitman National Forest
DistrictsWhitman Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management