Decision Memo Completed

FAA Communications Facility on Kuiu Island

Tongass National Forest Wrangell-Petersburg, Alaska Petersburg Ranger District

Issue a special use permit to the FAA to install communications facilities at Kuiu Island. Facilities proposed include: 26' x 10' x 15' tall solar frame with solar panels; 6' x 8' x 17' tall equipment shelter; 20' x 20' helicopter landing pad.

Location

The Forest Service communications site is located on Kuiu Island.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/11/2013
2
Comment Period
04/11/2013
3
Decision
01/2014 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
03/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3); 32.2 (16), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(16)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityPlan Amendment
Communication Facility on Kuiu IslandDecision Signed Date: 01/15/2014 Legal Notice Date: 01/29/2014
ForestsTongass National Forest
DistrictsPetersburg Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Land management planningSpecial use management