Decision Memo Completed

Allwest Communications Fiber Optic Line Upgrade

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Summit, Utah Uinta-Wasatch-Cache All Units

The Forest Service proposes to authorize Allwest Communications to upgrade an existing 525-foot section of copper line with 96-strand fiber optic line. The upgraded line would be installed along the existing copper line, which runs along Highway 150.

Location

Approximately 0.5 mile northwest of Samak along Highway 150.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/03/2017
2
Decision
06/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2017 (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
Allwest Communications Fiber Optic Line UpgradeDecision Signed Date: 06/29/2017
ForestsUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
DistrictsHeber-Kamas Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 2 South, Range 6 East, Section 25.
Special use management