Decision Memo Completed

QWest Fiber Optic Line Special Use Permit Renewal

Salmon-Challis National Forest Custer, Idaho Lost River Ranger District

The proposed action is to reissue an expired special use permit for a for an existing fiber optic line that is buried in the FS Road 208 (Trail Creek Road) right-of-way for a new term of 20 years.

Location

The project area is located in the Pioneer Mountain Range, approximately 25 miles west of Mackay, Idaho on the Lost River Ranger District of the Salmon-Challis National Forest.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/21/2017
2
Decision
01/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
QWest Fiber Optic Line Special Use Permit RenewalDecision Signed Date: 01/08/2018
ForestsSalmon-Challis National Forest
DistrictsLost River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management