Decision Memo Completed

SDN Fiber Optic Installation - Nemo Tower

Black Hills National Forest Lawrence, South Dakota Northern Hills Ranger District

SDN is proposing to construct a communication facility, including a 120 foot monopole tower, on NFS land near Nemo, SD to provide wireless internet to rural areas. Underground fiber optic would also be installed to connect the tower to their system.

Location

Immediately southwest of Nemo, SD, on National Forest System land above the US Forest Service Nemo Work Center.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/17/2022
2
Decision
04/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2023 (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
SDN Fiber Optic Installation - Nemo TowerDecision Signed Date: 04/25/2023
ForestsBlack Hills National Forest
DistrictsNorthern Hills Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management