Decision Memo Completed

TDS COMM LLC FIBER OPTIC LINE

Coconino National Forest Coconino, Arizona Mogollon Rim Ranger District

construction and maintenance of a new fiber optic line and associated microwave tower, to be buried in Forest System road 136 between two subdivisions. Township 14N, R10E, Sections 7 & 8, Township 15N, R10E, Section 5. Please see the attached map.

Location

East of Forest Highway 3 on Forest System Road (FSR) 136 and 136B

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/21/2020
2
Decision
07/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2021 (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
TDS COMM LLC FIBER OPTIC LINEDecision Signed Date: 07/14/2021
ForestsCoconino National Forest
DistrictsMogollon Rim Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 7,8; Township 14N, R10E and Section 5; Township 15N, R10E
Special use management