Decision Memo Completed

FairPoint Communications Fiber Optic Special Use Permit

Caribou-Targhee National Forest Fremont, Idaho Ashton/Island Park

This project would install buried fiber optic cable from an existing cable location at South Antelope Flat Road to the Big Bend Ridge Communications site at the top of the Ashton Hill.

Location

The project is located along Highway 20 beginning at the South Antelope Road and ending at the Big Bend Rdige Communication Site.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/08/2012
2
Comment Period
06/04/2012
3
Decision
06/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Area Management
FairPoint Communications Special Use PermitDecision Signed Date: 06/04/2012 Legal Notice Date: 06/07/2012
ForestsCaribou-Targhee National Forest
DistrictsAshton/Island Park
Legal Land DescriptionT.10N., R.42E., Sections 13 & 24 and T.10N., R.43E., Section 19
Special use management