Categorical Exclusion Completed

Interbel Telephone Cooperative Reconnect 4 Fiber Optic Upgrade

Flathead National Forest Flathead, Montana Tally Lake Ranger District

The Flathead National Forest is reviewing a request to upgrade existing telephone facilities and copper cables to fiber optic. In addition, the proposal includes provisions to extend these services to new service areas.

Location

Along Star Meadows Road (539), Sanko Pit Road (10360), and two road segments under special use permits for private property access (50801 and 50842)

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
2/15/2025
2
Finding/Decision Date
7/16/2025

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionUSDA-28d-USFS
Decision Signed Date7/16/2025
Special use management