Decision Memo Completed

SDN Fiber Optic Installation - Rochford Tower

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

SDN has proposed installation of a communications tower and associated fiber optic cable on NFS near Rochford, SD to provide internet service to under-served areas.

Location

Immediately east of Rochford, SD, above the Rochford Fire Hall.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/07/2022
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 ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction; Special Use Authorizations
SDN Fiber Optic Installation - Rochford TowerDecision Signed Date: 04/25/2023
ForestsBlack Hills National Forest
DistrictsNorthern Hills Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management