Decision Memo Completed

Authorize an Upgrade of Facilities at the Kah Sheets Communications Site

Tongass National Forest Wrangell-Petersburg, Alaska Petersburg Ranger District

AT&T has requested authorization to upgrade their facilities at the Kah Sheets Communications Site. The project is intended to help improve cellular telephone and internet service to the communities of Port Protection and Point Baker.

Location

The Kah Sheets Communication Site is located on Kupreanof Island, approximately 2 miles west of Kah Sheets Lake.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/06/2018
2
Decision
11/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2019 (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
Kah Sheets Communications Site Upgrade ProjectDecision Signed Date: 11/15/2018
ForestsTongass National Forest
DistrictsPetersburg Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management