Decision Memo Completed

Portage Lake Communications Site

Chugach National Forest Anchorage, Alaska Chugach National Forest All Units

Verizon Wireless has submitted an application to construct and maintain a communications tower near Portage Lake in Alaska. The site will include a 50x50 fenced area, a 30 KW generator, a tower up to 80ft, and electronics equipment cabinets.

Location

The communications site is located Near Portage Lake on the Glacier Ranger District CNF,Bourough of Alaska at appx. 60 47' 05594" N, -148 50'54.2394" W.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/04/2022
2
Decision
03/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2024 (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
Portage Lake Communications SiteDecision Signed Date: 03/08/2024
ForestsChugach National Forest
DistrictsGlacier Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT8N, R3E, Sec. 13, Seward Meridian
Special use management