Decision Memo Completed

2022 Range Fiber Optic Line Upgrade and Burial Project

Shoshone National Forest Fremont; Teton, Wyoming Wind River Ranger District

Project to upgrade existing powerline and bury new line along the Wind River for a total of 1,671 linear feet.

Location

Along US Hwy. 26/287, from Togwotee Pass to the Forest Boundary

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/25/2022
2
Decision
10/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityElectric Transmission
2022 Range Fiber Optic Line Upgrade and Burial ProjectDecision Signed Date: 10/07/2022
ForestsShoshone National Forest
DistrictsWind River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionLava Mountain: T.44N., R.110W., Sec.28 to Esmond Park: T.42N., R.109W., Sec.1
Special use management