Decision Memo Completed

Qwest d.b.a CenturyLink Special Use Authorization Amendment for Fiber Optic Communication Line

Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Chaffee, Colorado Salida Ranger District

The proposed amendment is to pull a 144 F fiber optic cable, approx. 105,000 long, 2%u201D in wide (4.8 acres) through existing conduit (installed by Federal Lands Highway Commission) within an existing right-of-way adjacent to County Road 306.

Location

T.14 S., R. 79 W., Secs. 19, 21, 28, & 29, T. 14 S., R. 80 W., Secs. 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 30, & T. 14 S., R. 81 W., Secs., 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, 6th P.M., Chaffee County, Colorado.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/13/2020
2
Decision
12/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2024 (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
Qwest Special Use Authorization AmendmentDecision Signed Date: 12/08/2023
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management