Decision Memo Completed

Meteorological Testing Wrangell Light and Power

Tongass National Forest Wrangell-Petersburg, Alaska Wrangell Ranger District

Collection of wind data that may include installation of a short meteorological tower with instruments for approximately two years.

Location

Clearcut unit along Salamander Road (FDR 50050) on Wrangell Island, around 1400 foot in elevation.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/12/2013
2
Comment Period
08/08/2013
3
Decision
12/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
01/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Wind
Wrangell Meteorological TestingDecision Signed Date: 12/23/2013
ForestsTongass National Forest
DistrictsWrangell Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 64 South, Range 85 East, SW 1/4 Section 31, CRM. Lat: 56 degrees, 21.469 min N; Long: -132 degrees, 12.732 min W
Special use management