Decision Memo Completed

CenturyLink Fiber Optic Install to Comstock Communication Site

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Gunnison, Colorado Gunnison Ranger District

CenturyLink is proposing to bury 2.3 miles/12,144 feet of new 2-inch underground fiber optic line within FSR 810 and FSR 810.1A ROWs to connect Comstock Mountain Communication Site to the fiber optic network already existing on the adjacent CR 813.

Location

North of Gunnison, near Almont, CO along FSR 810 and FSR 810.1A

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/11/2020
2
Decision
08/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2020 (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
Century Link Fiber Optic Install to Comstock Communication SiteDecision Signed Date: 08/17/2020
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsGunnison Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management