Decision Memo Completed

Gray Media (WHSV) Communication Tower

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Shenandoah, Virginia Lee Ranger District

The Forest Service is proposing a Special Use Authorization for Gray Communication to build a telecommunications tower and support building on an existing abandoned electronic location at the lower Great North Mountain Communication Site.

Location

The lower Great North Mountain Communication Site is located in Shenandoah County, VA about 13 miles from Edinburg, VA.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/10/2021
2
Decision
11/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2021 (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
Gray Media (WHSV) Communication TowerDecision Signed Date: 11/01/2021
ForestsGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest
DistrictsLee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management