Categorical Exclusion Developing Proposal

West Yellowstone Smokejumper Base Fiber Optic Project

Custer Gallatin National Forest Gallatin, Montana Hebgen Lake Ranger District

Buried fiber optic installation for approximately 3,410 feet from existing infrastructure, along the access road to provide service to the West Yellowstone Smokejumper base.

Location

T. 13 S., R. 5 E., sections 15 and 22, Montana Meridian.

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
11/18/2025
2
Finding/Decision Date
12/4/2025

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionUSDA-28d-USFS
Decision Signed Date12/4/2025
Special use management