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Appendix H Consultation Responses Appendices APPENDIX H CONSULTATION RESPONSES LA‐RICS LTE System –Final Environmental Assessment Appendix H Appendices TABLE OF CONTENTS APPENDIX H NO. AGENCY DESCRIPTION August 27, 2013 Letter correspondence from Frank J. Monteferrante (NTIA) to Alfonso Moreno (USACE). April 1, 2014 Data Contact Report Re: LTE EA –Discussion of NEPA, Biological Resources, and Cultural resources Issues Associated with Site LAFD088. U.S. Army Corps of H‐1 Engineers (USACE) May 21, 2014 Letter from Frank J. Monteferrante (NTIA) to Katie Parks (USACE). August 1, 2014 Data Contact Report from Carvel Bass (USACE) to Nancy Yang (LA‐RICS) transcribing voicemail message. August 27, 2013 Letter from Frank J. Monteferrante (NTIA) to Jeff Childers (BLM). August 29‐30, 2013 Email correspondences between BLM, NTIA, and LA‐RICS on initial coordination and clarification on Site Blue Rock location. February 6, 2014 Data Contact Report Re: Discussion of NEPA, Biological Resources, and Cultural Resources Issues associated with Site BRK. Bureau of Land H‐2 February 10, 2014 Email correspondences between BLM Management (BLM) and LA‐RICS Re: Blue Rock Site Information. April 21 and May 7, 2014 LA‐RICS email inquiries to BLM on status of NEPA review of Site BRK. May 21, 2014 Letter from Frank J. Monteferrante (NTIA) to Paul Rodriguez (BLM). Miscellaneous dates – Email correspondence between Frank Monteferrante and Pablo Rodriguez, regarding compliance with BLM on Special Condition. December 12, 2013 Letter from Patrick J. Mallon (LA‐RICS) to Mark Delaplaine (CCC). April 15, 2014 Letter from Patrick J. Mallon (LA‐RICS) to California Coastal H‐3 Mark Delaplaine (CCC) formally requesting coastal Commission (CCC) consistency determination. April 24, 2014 No Effect Determination Concurrence Letter from Charles Lester (CCC) to Patrick J. Mallon (LA‐RICS). LA‐RICS LTE System –Final Environmental Assessment Appendix H‐i Appendices NO. AGENCY DESCRIPTION August 27, 2013 Letter from Frank J. Monteferrante (NTIA) to Christy Brigham (NPS). January 13, 2014 Email confirmation from NPS that no LTE sites are located within NPS‐owned lands. May 21, 2014 Letter from Frank J. Monteferrante (NTIA) to National Park Service H‐4 Melanie Beck (NPS) review comment letter to NTIA. (NPS) July 15, 2014 Letter from David Szymanski (NPS) to Frank J. Monteferrante (NTIA). Miscellaneous date – Email correspondence between Melanie Beck, Nancy Yang, James Hoyt, regarding San Vicente Peak Site State Historic August 27, 2013 Letter correspondence from Frank J. H‐5 Preservation Officer Monteferrante (NTIA) to Carol Roland‐Nawi (SHPO). (SHPO) July 16, 2013 Letter from Steve O’Neil (UltraSystems Environmental, Inc.) to Dave Singleton (NAHC). July 25, 2013 Letter response from Dave Singleton (NAHC) to Steve O’Neil (UltraSystems Environmental, Inc.). July 30, 2013 Letter from Steve O’Neil (UltraSystems Environmental, Inc.) to Michael Cordero (Coastal Band of the Chumash Nation) on LA‐RICS LTE Public Safety Broadband Network Project. July 30, 2013 Letter from Steve O’Neil (UltraSystems Environmental, Inc.) to Daniel McCarthy (San Manuel Band of Mission Indians) on LA‐RICS LTE Public Safety Broadband Network Project. Native American August 30, 2013 Letter on Notice of Organization(s) which H‐6 Consultation were sent Proposed Broadband Project Notification Information from Frank J. Monteferrante (NTIA) to Nancy Yang (LA‐RICS). February 28, 2014 Letter on Notice of Organization(s) which were sent Proposed Broadband Project Notification Information from Frank J. Monteferrante (NTIA) to Nancy Yang (LA‐RICS). March 18, 2014 NTIA Email reply to Joseph Ontiveros of Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians regarding TCNS Inquiry concerning LA‐RICS.; March 20, 2014 replies to Mr. Gomez of Ramona Tribe; Chairman Mike of Palm Springs; and Mr. Salgado, Sr. regarding TCNS Inquiry concerning LA‐RICS. LA‐RICS LTE System –Final Environmental Assessment Appendix H‐ii Appendices NO. AGENCY DESCRIPTION February 27‐March 21, 2014 Posted TCNS Replies. March 28, 2014 Email response from Jim Hoyt (Jacobs Engineering, Inc.) to Joseph Ontiveros/Ms. Shaker (Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians) on Request for Information. April 2, 2014 Letter correspondence from Joseph Ontiveros (Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians) to Jim Hoyt (Jacobs Engineering, Inc.). April 10, 2014 Letter correspondence between Andy Spurgeon (NTIA) and Joseph Ontiveros (Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians). July 17, 2014 Letter from Nancy Yang (LA‐RICS LTE) to Luther Salgado (Cahuilla Band of Mission Indians). July 17, 2014 Letter from Nancy Yang (LA‐RICS LTE) to Franklin A. Dancy (Morongo Band of Mission Indians). July 17, 2014 Transmittal letter from Susy Orellana‐Curtiss (LA‐RICS LTE) to Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians. July 17, 2014 Letter from Nancy Yang (LA‐RICS LTE) to Darrel Mike (Twenty‐Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians). August 7, 2014 Letter from Nancy Yang (LA‐RICS LTE) to John Gomez (Ramona Band of Cahuilla Indians). September 3, 2014 Letter from Joseph Ontiveros (Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians) to Susy Orellana‐Curtiss re LA Fire Station 79 September 3, 2014 Letter from Joseph Ontiveros (Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians) to Susy Orellana‐Curtiss re Claremont Microwave Tower September 5, 2014 Letter from Joseph Ontiveros (Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians) to Susy Orellana‐Curtiss re LA Fire Station 80 September 5, 2014 Letter from Joseph Ontiveros (Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians) to Susy Orellana‐Curtiss re LA Fire Station 81 September 5, 2014 Letter from Joseph Ontiveros (Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians) to Susy Orellana‐Curtiss re LA Fire Station 114 September 5, 2014 Letter from Joseph Ontiveros (Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians) to Susy Orellana‐Curtiss re LA Fire Station 140 LA‐RICS LTE System –Final Environmental Assessment Appendix H‐iii Appendices NO. AGENCY DESCRIPTION September 5, 2014 Letter from Joseph Ontiveros (Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians) to Susy Orellana‐Curtiss re Mira Loma Detention Center September 5, 2014 Letter from Joseph Ontiveros (Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians) to Susy Orellana‐Curtiss re No. County Correctional Facility September 5, 2014 Letter from Joseph Ontiveros (Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians) to Susy Orellana‐Curtiss re LA Fire Station 93 September 5, 2014 Letter from Joseph Ontiveros (Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians) to Julia Carrie Walker re LA Fire Station 78 September 5, 2014 Letter from Joseph Ontiveros (Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians) to Julia Carrie Walker re LA County Fire Camp 9 September 5, 2014 Letter from Joseph Ontiveros (Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians) to Susy Orellana‐Curtiss Blue Rock September 5, 2014 Letter from Joseph Ontiveros (Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians) to Susy Orellana‐Curtiss Puente Hills September 8, 2014 Letter from Joseph Ontiveros (Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians) to Susy Orellana‐Curtiss Fire Station 92 September 8, 2014 Letter from Joseph Ontiveros (Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians) to Susy Orellana‐Curtiss Bald Mountain September 8, 2014 Letter from Joseph Ontiveros (Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians) to Susy Orellana‐Curtiss Burnt Peak August 27, 2013 Letter from Frank J. Monteferrante (NTIA) to Thomas Contreras (USFS). February 11, 2014 Letter response from Thomas Contreras (USFS) to Frank J. Monteferrante (NTIA). March 20, 2014 Data Contact Report on LTE EA –LACFCP09 U.S. Forest Service H‐7 and Alternates at Contractor’s Point and Loop Canyon. (USFS) May 16, 2014 LA‐RICS letter to Justin Seastrand (USFS) on LTE Project Analysis of Alternative Sites for Proposed LACFCP09 on National Forest System Lands. May 16, 2014 LA‐RICS Loop Canyon and Contractor’s Point Alternative Analysis Report. LA‐RICS LTE System –Final Environmental Assessment Appendix H‐iv Appendices NO. AGENCY DESCRIPTION May 21, 2014 Letter from Frank J. Monteferrante (NTIA) to Justin Seastrand (ANF). July 10, 2014 Letter from Thomas A. Contreras (USFS) to Frank J. Monteferrante (NTIA). August 27, 2013 Letter from Frank J. Monteferrante (NTIA) to Jim A. Bartel (USFWS – Carlsbad Field Office). August 27, 2013 Letter from Frank J. Monteferrante (NTIA) to Diane Noda (USFWS – Ventura Field Office). August 30 & September 4, 2013 Email correspondences between Frank J. Monteferrante (NTIA) and Colleen Draguesku/Jeff Phillips (USFWS) on consultation. November 5, 2013 Letter correspondence from Nancy Yang (LA‐RICS) to Stephen P. Henry (USFWS – Ventura Field Office) and Jim A. Bartel (USFWS – Carlsbad Field Office). December 13, 2013 Letter response from Jeff Phillips (USFWS – Ventura Field Office) to Nancy Yang (LA‐RICS) for Request for Species List for the LA‐RICS Project. January 16‐22, 2014 Email correspondences between LA‐ RICS and USFWS on List of Non‐Urban Sites. January 17, 2014 Email from James Hoyt to Nancy Yang U.S. Fish and Wildlife H‐8 (LA‐RICS) regarding his conversation with Colleen Service (USFWS) Draguesku (USFWS) on the action areas. January 23, 2014 Email correspondences between Colleen Draguesku (USFWS), Nancy Yang (LA‐RICS), and Jim Hoyt (Jacobs Engineering, Inc.) on Section 7 Consultation. May 12, 2014 Letter from Frank J. Monteferrante (NTIA) to Colleen Draguesku (USFWS). June 5, 9, 2014 Email between Colleen Draguesku (USFWS) and Frank J. Monteferrante (NTIA) regarding CMR language. July 18, 2014 Letter from Stephen P. Henry (USFWS) to Frank J. Monteferrante (NTIA) re change to BA. Miscellaneous date – Email correspondence between Kathryn Hite, Coleen Draguesku, Ray Vizgirdas, Frank Monteferrante regarding the California Condor, changes in Section
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