Placement of new fiber optic lines using duct system and hand holes. Placement would primarily be within existing SD Department of Transportation and County right-of-ways with small portions intersecting USFS property.
Location
From SD/WY state line along US HWY 18 to Edgemont, SD
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/23/2023
2
Decision
04/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2023 (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 |
| Range Fiber Optic Line | Decision Signed Date: 04/06/2023 |
| Forests | Nebraska National Forest |
| Districts | Fall River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township: 9S Range: 1E Sections: 1-6 9S 2E 3-4, 6-8 |