Issue Special Use Permit for segment of fiber optic cable installation on national forest lands
Location
Along Hwy 180 in the Fort Bayard area, approximately 5 miles east of Silver City, NM
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/08/2024
2
Decision
01/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Western New Mexico Communication, Fiber Optic Cable (CLEC) SUP; Luna and Grant Counties | Decision Signed Date: 01/28/2025 |
| Forests | Gila National Forest |
| Districts | Silver City Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T17S R13W Sec 34, 35, 36 |