Decision Memo Completed

Bald Mountain - Century Link Fiber Optic Cable Burial

Sawtooth National Forest Blaine, Idaho Ketchum Ranger District

CenturyLink Communications proposal to amend existing special-use authorization and bury fiber optic cable from the bottom of Warm Springs to communication sites at the top of Bald Mountain Ski Area to improve cellular telephone service.

Location

Warm Springs side of Bald Mountain Ski Area

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/29/2012
2
Comment Period
07/04/2012
3
Decision
08/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
CenturyLink Special-Use Permit AmendmentDecision Signed Date: 08/23/2012 Legal Notice Date: 08/29/2012
ForestsSawtooth National Forest
DistrictsKetchum Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT4N, R17E, Sections 14 & 23
Special use management