Decision Memo Completed

Range Fiber Optic Line

Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands Fall River, South Dakota Fall River Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Range Fiber Optic LineDecision Signed Date: 04/06/2023
ForestsNebraska National Forest
DistrictsFall River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship: 9S Range: 1E Sections: 1-6 9S 2E 3-4, 6-8
Special use management