Decision Memo Completed

Rainforest Telecom Lease Renewal

Tongass National Forest Juneau, Alaska Juneau Ranger District

The USDA Forest Service, Juneau Ranger District has received a request from Rainforest Telecom Inc. to issue a lease for their communication tower at the Auke Mountain Communication Site.

Location

The site is located on Auke Mountain, approximately one mile northwest of the Auke Bay State Ferry terminal at NW1/4, NE1/4, Section 20, T. 40 S., R. 65 E., CMR.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/06/2016
2
Decision
10/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Rainforest Telecom Lease RenewalDecision Signed Date: 10/05/2016
ForestsTongass National Forest
DistrictsJuneau Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management