Decision Memo Completed

SDN Fiber Optic Installation - Revised Nemo Tower

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

South Dakota Network, is installing a fiber optic network to provide high speed internet to underserved areas of the Black Hills. The network consists of towers connected by underground fiber optic. SDN has proposed installation on NFS lands.

Location

NFS land adjacent to Nemo, SD

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/14/2024
2
Decision
10/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2024 (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 - Revised Nemo TowerDecision Signed Date: 10/30/2024
ForestsBlack Hills National Forest
DistrictsNorthern Hills Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management