Decision Memo Completed

Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) Fiber-optic Proposal

Carson National Forest Taos, New Mexico Carson National Forest All Units

Proposal to authorize KCEC to construct new fiber-optic network on existing KCEC electrical system & within existing rights-of-way. Would include approx 166 mi existing aerial lines & 13 mi of existing buried lines.

Location

Existing powerline corridors across the Carson National Forest, excluding the Jicarilla Ranger District.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/14/2012
2
Comment Period
06/14/2012
3
Comment Period
06/14/2012
4
Decision
01/2013 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
02/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative Fiber-optic ProjectDecision Signed Date: 01/04/2013 Legal Notice Date: 01/10/2013
ForestsCarson National Forest
DistrictsCarson National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionMaps will be displayed on Carson NF website: http://www.fs.usda.gov/carson
Special use management