Decision Memo Completed

Special Uses - Southern Ute Indian Tribe Broadband Project

San Juan National Forest Archuleta, Colorado San Juan National Forest All Units

The project would authorize the installation of fiber telecommunications line to provide broadband internet access to the tribal and non-tribal members primarily within the boundaries of the Southern Ute Indian Reservation.

Location

Along US Highways 160 and 151

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/23/2024
2
Decision
04/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionNtia_C(8)
Special AuthorityNepa Document Prepared By Another Federal Agency
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Decision Memo - Southern Ute Indian Tribe Broadband Modernization ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/14/2025
ForestsSan Juan National Forest
DistrictsPagosa Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management