Decision Memo Completed

Polk County Communications Tower

Cherokee National Forest Polk, Tennessee Ocoee - Hiwassee Ranger District

Install 150' communications tower and associated 20'X 25' building. Proposal changed to: 180' self supporting tower; 8'X18' building; install generator; install 500 gal in-ground propane tank; and install 8' fence around facility.

Location

Oswald Dome Electronic Site

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/20/2014
2
Decision
11/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2015 (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 ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Polk County Emergency Management AgencyDecision Signed Date: 11/17/2014
Polk County Communications TowerDecision Signed Date: 11/13/2015
ForestsCherokee National Forest
DistrictsOcoee - Hiwassee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management