Decision Memo Completed

Midvale Telephone Fiber Optic Cable Installation

Payette National Forest Idaho; Valley, Idaho McCall Ranger District

Fiber optic cable would replace approximately 12 miles (6.6 miles on NFS lands) of copper line from Burgdorf to Secesh Meadows in a designated utility corridor and road right of way.

Location

Beginning at Burgdorf Hot Springs Area proceeding south and east along NFSR 246, the east and south along NF 21 to the Secesh Area.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/29/2021
2
Decision
06/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Midvale Telephone Fiber Optic LineDecision Signed Date: 06/30/2021
ForestsPayette National Forest
DistrictsMcCall Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT22N, R4E, sections 1 and 12; T22N, R5E, sections 7-11, 14, and 23
Special use management