Decision Memo Completed

Union Pacific WES186 Tower Rebuild

Caribou-Targhee National Forest Bannock, Idaho Westside Ranger District

The project proposes to permit Union Pacific to upgrade a tower and update the communications technology that services their network of trains.

Location

The project is located within the base area of Pebble Creek Ski Area, west of Inkom, Idaho.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/23/2025
2
Decision
08/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2026 (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
Union Pacific WES186 Tower RebuildDecision Signed Date: 08/13/2025
ForestsCaribou-Targhee National Forest
DistrictsWestside Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 29, Township 7 S, Range 37 E
Special use management