Approximately 4.5 miles of fiber optic cables are proposed to be installed on National Forest System land on the existing Hungry Horse-Columbia Falls transmission line. Also proposed is to decommission and remove the Teakettle repeater.
Location
Hungry Horse, Montana. Northwest of the Hungry Horse Reservoir, South of Highway 2.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/23/2023
2
Decision
05/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Electric Transmission |
| BPA Fiber Optic Installation | Decision Signed Date: 05/17/2023 |
| Forests | Flathead National Forest |
| Districts | Hungry Horse Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |