Decision Memo Completed

Qwest Corporation Telecommunications (existing buried copper telephone line)

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest Glacier, Montana Lewis And Clark National Forest All Units

Qwest Corporation has submitted an application for a special use permit to authorize operation and maintenance of an existing buried copper telephone line. Previous permit for this line has expired. No new construction is planned.

Location

Adjacent to US Highway 2, beginning at the National Forest boundary and ending at Marias Pass

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/01/2012
2
Comment Period
05/02/2012
3
Decision
06/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Qwest Special Use PermitDecision Signed Date: 06/05/2012 Legal Notice Date: 07/27/2012
ForestsLewis And Clark National Forest
DistrictsRocky Mountain Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec 35 & 36, T31N, R13W; Sec 2, 10, 15, 16, 20, 21, 29, 30 & 31, T30N, R13W
Special use management