Plateau is requesting authorization to bury fiber optic cable 24" to 36" below existing disputed portions of the Kiowa National Grassland (Cibola NFNG) along the east side of the east ROW of NM HWY-402 and along the north side of CR C07 (Toney Rd)
Location
Highway NM-402 and along the north side of County Road C071 (Toney Road)
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/14/2024
2
Decision
05/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2024 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| KRB Plateau Fiber Optic Cable Amendment | Decision Signed Date: 05/09/2024 |
| Forests | Cibola National Forest |
| Districts | Kiowa and Rita Blanca National Grasslands |
| Legal Land Description | SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 9, SE 1/4 of SW 1/4 of Section 10 Town 24 N, Range 35 E New Mexico Principal Meridian |