American Tower and AT&T are proposing to extend the height of the cell tower by about 20 feet and install a new equipment shelter. The purpose of this extension and new equipment is to increase network coverage and support First Net services.
Location
The site is located one mile northeast of the Middle Fork Ranger Station near Westfir, Oregon.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/13/2020
2
Decision
12/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2020 (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 |
| Buckhead Communication Site Special use Permit | Decision Signed Date: 12/02/2020 |
| Forests | Willamette National Forest |
| Districts | Middle Fork Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T21S, R2E, Section 12 of the Willamette Meridian, Lane County, Oregon |