Decision Memo Completed

Reno to Las Vegas Fiber Optic Project (Vero)

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Clark, Nevada Spring Mountains National Recreation Area

The proposed action for this right-of-way includes the construction activities and operations associated with the development of an approx 450-mile-long buried fiber optic line from Reno to Las Vegas including 5 miles on the Forest Service.

Location

Approx. 5 linear miles of underground fiber optic line buried within the Hwy 160 right-of-way east and west of Mountain Springs, NV

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/27/2021
2
Comment Period
12/12/2023
3
Decision
03/2024 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2024 (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
Reno to Las Vegas Fiber Optic Project (Vero)Decision Signed Date: 03/29/2024
ForestsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
DistrictsSpring Mountains National Recreation Area
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management