BRCA Verizon Tower Construction with Power and Fiber Optic Signed FONSI

On July 8, 2020, National Park Service (NPS) Regional Director Michael Reynolds signed a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Cellular Telecommunications Tower with Power and Fiber Optic Connection Environmental Assessment (EA) for Bryce Canyon National Park.

Under the selected action, construction of the cell tower, fiber optic utility and electric utility will not begin until the right-of-way permits are finalized. The next step will be to complete an appraisal to determine the annual use and occupancy fee Verizon would be required to pay to the NPS, which can take up to six months. Once that is complete and construction begins, it will take roughly 90 days to install the new infrastructure. The tower will be built near existing infrastructure including water tanks and NPS radio towers, and will be directed away from recommended wilderness areas to minimize new cellular signals in that area of the park.

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