Decision Memo Completed

Holy Cross Energy (HCE) Broad Band Fiber Optic Cable Installation and Communication Lease

White River National Forest Eagle, Colorado East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District

Holy Cross Energy is proposing to install, own and maintain a broadband fiber optic cable on existing HCE-owned electric transmission line utility poles for customer use. No ground disturbance or additional utility poles are required.

Location

The fiber would be attached to existing utility poles for Holy Cross Energy's electrical transmission line that crosses a portion NFS land 1,000ft N. of I-70 and 1 mile E. of Avon, CO.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/16/2023
2
Decision
05/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2024 (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
Holy Cross Energy (HCE) Broad Band Fiber Optic Cable Installation and Communication LeaseDecision Signed Date: 05/17/2024
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsEast Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionWhite River NF, Eagle County, Sec. 7, T.5 S., R.81 W., 6th P.M.
Special use management