Decision Memo Completed

Petro-Hunt Fiber Optic Cable Project

Dakota Prairie Grasslands McKenzie, North Dakota Mckenzie Ranger District

Petro-Hunt is proposing to construct a buried 2,032 ft. of fiber optic cable to provide communications from their communications tower to the Petro-Hunt field office. The line would include a 20 foot right-of-way for construction and maintenance.

Location

This project is on National Forest System lands in McKenzie County, ND in Township 153N, Range 95W, Section 17, 5th Prime Meridian.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/07/2021
2
Decision
11/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2021 (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
Petro-Hunt Fiber Optic Cable ProjectDecision Signed Date: 11/23/2021
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsMckenzie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management