Southern Montana Telephone will be permitted to construct approximately 16 miles of underground fiber optic cable along highway 43 and Trail Creek Road.
Location
T1S, R19W, sections 14, 23, 25; T1S, R18W, sections 30, 31, 32; T2S, R18W, sections 4, 5, 9. 15. 14, 13; and T2S, R17W, sections 16, 17, 18, 21, 22. Montana Principal Meridian.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/07/2024
2
Decision
11/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2024 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | Bia_L(1) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Sapphire Mile Fiber Optic SMT | Decision Signed Date: 11/21/2024 |
| Forests | Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest |
| Districts | Wisdom Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |