Decision Memo Completed

Communications Use Permit - Customs & Border Protection Site, Mount Washington

Coronado National Forest Santa Cruz, Arizona Sierra Vista Ranger District

Install, operate and maintain a communications tower on Mount Washington. Improvements include a 33 ft tower, solar panels and sled, communications equpment, and a helicopter landing site.

Location

110 Bowl 31.353197, -110.725313

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/25/2025
2
Decision
03/2026 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2026 (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
Communications Use Permit - Customs & Border Protection Site, Mount WashingtonDecision Signed Date: 03/12/2026
ForestsCoronado National Forest
DistrictsSierra Vista Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT24S, R16E, Sect 8
Special use management