Decision Memo Completed

Midstate Telephone Replace 4,780 feet of Copper Cable with 5,670.02 Feet of Fiber Optic Cable

Dakota Prairie Grasslands Billings, North Dakota Medora Ranger District

Replace 4,780 feet of existing old copper telephone line with 5,670.02 feet of fiber optic line to upgrade service, provide internet capabilities to a private residence and allow for additional residential services if necessary

Location

Approximately 11 air miles SW of Medora, ND

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/30/2014
2
Decision
09/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Midstate Telephone Replace 4,780 feet of Copper Cable with 5,670.02 Feet ofDecision Signed Date: 09/09/2014
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMedora Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 5,T137N, R102W, Billings County, ND
Special use management