Decision Memo Completed

FAA Rocky Mountain Communication Site Tower Replacement Special Use

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Rockbridge, Virginia Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts

This proposal is to replace four existing 40%u2019 guyed communication towers with one 50%u2019 freestanding walk-up communication tower.

Location

Rocky Mountain Communication Site -Coming from Alto, VA travel on State Route 634 toward Trout Cove Trail for almost 4 miles then turn left onto Wiggins Spring Road and go for 1.7 miles to the site.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/24/2021
2
Decision
06/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2021 (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
FAA Rocky Mountain Communication Site Tower Replacement Special UseDecision Signed Date: 06/04/2021
ForestsGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest
DistrictsGlenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management