Decision Memo Completed

Cascade Utilities Reflector Decommissioning

Mt. Hood National Forest Clackamas, Oregon Clackamas River Ranger District

A communication reflector, owned by Cascade Utilities, is no longer is use and needs to be removed from National Forest System lands. The microwave dish is 20 feet by 24 feet in size and weighs 9,170 pounds. Once removed, the site would be restored.

Location

Roaring River Wilderness

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/08/2025
2
Decision
08/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2025 (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 ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Wilderness Management
Cascade Utilities Reflector DecommissioningDecision Signed Date: 08/13/2025
ForestsMt. Hood National Forest
DistrictsClackamas River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 25, T05S, R06E
Special use managementProjects that may affect wilderness (for mailing list contacts)