SAN BERNARDINO, Calif—Officials with San Bernardino National Forest are requesting comments by April 25, 2021, about proposals to authorize the construction, operation and maintenance of three new communications sites across the forest. The projects would address the need for better cellular coverage, which is mandated by several laws and executive orders, in the following areas:
- Snow Summit (Big Bear Lake): Snow Summit Eco-Site, LLC, is proposing a new multi-carrier facility within the existing Snow Summit Ski Resort maintenance yard at 880 Summit Blvd., Big Bear Lake CA, 92315. The approximate latitude, longitude is 34.235497°, -116.892328°.
- North Mill Creek (south of Angelus Oaks): Renegade Towers, LLC, is proposing a new multi-carrier facility to the south of Angeles Oaks at the end of Thomas Hunting Grounds Spur Road (1N12C). The approximate latitude, longitude is 34.128452°, -117.005466°.
- Mountain Center (west of town): Renegade Towers, LLC, is proposing a new multi-carrier facility west of Mountain Center, adjacent to an existing power line off Highway 74 near McGaugh Road. The approximate latitude, longitude is 33.703774°, -116.741676°.
Public comments are being requested to help identify key issues, mitigation measures and analyze effects of this proposed actions. Forest managers are asking the public to be as specific as possible.
To review project details, including maps and plans, go to the following webpages:
- Snow Summit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57777
- North Mill Creek: https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59591
- Mountain Center: https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56971
Paper copies are available upon request by contacting Heidi Hoggan, project lead, at heidi.hoggan@usda.gov or 760-285-9950.