Decision Memo Completed

2023 Chilhowee Communications Tower Extension Project

Cherokee National Forest Polk, Tennessee Ocoee - Hiwassee Ranger District

Crown Castle proposes to increase the height of their cellular tower from 180' to 210' and add 3 new guyed anchor rods to the existing guyed anchor blocks. Crown Castle has a communication site lease. There would be no new ground disturbance.

Location

Project is located on Oswald Road in Polk County, TN.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/04/2023
2
Decision
08/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2023 (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
2023 Chilhowee Communications Tower Extension ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/04/2023
ForestsCherokee National Forest
DistrictsOcoee - Hiwassee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special area management