Decision Memo Completed

KRB Plateau Fiber Optic Cable Amendment

Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands Union, New Mexico Kiowa and Rita Blanca National Grasslands

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 Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
KRB Plateau Fiber Optic Cable AmendmentDecision Signed Date: 05/09/2024
ForestsCibola National Forest
DistrictsKiowa and Rita Blanca National Grasslands
Legal Land DescriptionSW 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
Special use management