Decision Memo Developing Proposal

Democrat Verizon Communication Tower Permit

Sequoia National Forest Kern, California Kern River Ranger District

A new communication tower would be built adjacent to the existing ATT wireless telecommunications facility with a fenced compound of 15'x19' for standard outdoor radio cabinets, a back-up power generator, and a 100-foot lattice tower.

Location

Approximately one tenth of a mile north on Willow Spring Creek Road from Highway 178 near mile marker 26

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/2025 (Estimated)
2
Decision
09/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2025 (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 ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction; Special Use Authorizations
ForestsSequoia National Forest
DistrictsKern River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management