Decision Memo Completed

TDS Telecom Fiberoptic Cable Installation at Mormon Mountain

Coconino National Forest Coconino, Arizona Coconino National Forest All Units

TDS Telecom proposes to excavate a trench 150 feet in length and install fiberoptic line inside of the trench to provide high-speed internet service to one of their leasees.

Location

Mormon Mountain Telecommunications Site. Best access Flagstaff South on Highway 3 to Highway 90, FR 132 to FR 648.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/01/2023
2
Decision
08/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2023 (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 ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction; Special Use Authorizations
TDS Telecom Fiberoptic Cable Installation at Mormon MountainDecision Signed Date: 08/23/2023
ForestsCoconino National Forest
DistrictsFlagstaff Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management