Decision Memo Completed

3 Rivers Communication Line Upgrade

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

3 Rivers to replace outdated copper cables in Neihart with fiber optic cables to bring high-speed internet to rural residents. Construction will occur in two phases, beginning mid-2024 and ending by Summer 2025, using minimally disruptive techniques.

Location

Rural areas in the Neihart and Monarch area

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/12/2024
2
Decision
09/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionNtia_C(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
3 Rivers Communication Line UpgradeDecision Signed Date: 09/13/2024
ForestsLewis And Clark National Forest
DistrictsWhite Sulphur Springs Ranger District
Legal Land Description: Sec 27 and 34 T16N, R7E; Sec 15, 22, 24, 25, 36 T15N, R7E; Sec 31 T15N, R8E; Sec 7, 18, 19, 20, 30 T14N, R8E; Sec 1, 12, 25 T14N, R7E; Sec 4, 3, 10, 15, 22, 23, 26, 27, 34, 33 T13N, R8E
Special use management