Ashton/Island Park Communication Permit Renewals
Special use permits for communications facilities at the Big Bend, Phillips, and Sawtell Communication Sites have expired and need to be renewed. The new permits will be issued for a period of 30 years.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Big Bend Ridge located on a ridge west of Hwy 20, ~8 mi north of Ashton, ID; Phillips Comm Site located east of Hwy 20 in Island Park, ID & Sawtell Peak Comm Site located ~12 mi NW of Island Park, ID
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/2018 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 01/1970 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2018 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.12 (10)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Ashton/Island Park
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
Cancelled
Project Decision Information
Categorical Exclusion Without Written Decision
Decision Decided Date: 09/28/2025
Forests:
Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Districts:
Ashton/Island Park
States:
Idaho
Counties:
Fremont
Legal Land Description:
T.10N., R43E., Section 19; T.13N., R43E., Section 22; and T.14N., R.42E., Section 1
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Mark Bingman
46 Highway 20
Ashton, ID 83420
208-652-1228
mbingman@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 2/5/2019