Decision Memo Completed

Midvale Telephone Special Use Reauthorization

Payette National Forest Valley, Idaho Payette National Forest All Units

Reauthorize for a new term the continued use and maintenance of Midvale Telephone Exchange buried (along roads) fiber optic line that provides phone service to Burgdorf, Secesh Meadows, Warren, Lower South Fork Salmon River, and Yellow Pine, ID.

Location

The McCall line is along FH21, FR 340, and FR 337 to serve Burgdorf, Secesh Meadows, Warren, and Lower South Fork Salmon River. The Krassel line is along McCall-Stibnite Road and serves Yellow Pine.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/05/2016
2
Decision
06/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Midvale Telephone Special Use ReauthorizationDecision Signed Date: 06/20/2016
ForestsPayette National Forest
DistrictsMcCall Ranger District; Krassel Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management