Decision Memo Completed

FAA Twin Island Weathercam

Tongass National Forest Ketchikan Gateway, Alaska Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District

The FAA proposes to install a weather camera on Twin Island to monitor current aviation weather conditions improving flight safety in the Misty Fiords area. Due to effect to one bald eagle nest, the FAA has acquired an eagle take permit.

Location

Twin Island, Revillagigedo Channel

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/27/2016
2
Decision
07/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2016 (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 Twin Island WeathercamDecision Signed Date: 07/16/2016
ForestsTongass National Forest
DistrictsKetchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 78S R94E S2
Special use management