SDN is expanding their fiber optic network to provide high speed internet service to rural areas. Phase II of the project would install fiber optic line and towers along Hwy 385 from Hill City to Lead.
Location
Fiber optic line would be buried within the US Hwy 385 corridor. Six towers would be constructed NFS land along the corridor from Hill City to Lead.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/02/2022
2
Decision
07/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| SDN Fiber Optic Installation - Phase II | Decision Signed Date: 07/13/2023 |
| Forests | Black Hills National Forest |
| Districts | Northern Hills Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |