Decision Memo Completed

Verizon Fiber Optic Cable Placement and Permit Amendment

Inyo National Forest Inyo, California White Mountain Ranger District

Verizon of CA is proposing to place a new 48 fiber optic line. The purpose of this project is to provide enhanced services and speeds for residents and travelers along 395 from the cell providers. The cable would be placed on existing DWP/SCE poles.

Location

The cable would be placed both area on DWP and SCE poles and directly buried with 2-1.25 inner ducts for approximately two miles from Toms Place to Sherwin Summit.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/28/2014
2
Decision
03/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2015 (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
Verizon Wireless Fiber Optic Cable Project and Permit AmendmentDecision Signed Date: 03/12/2015
ForestsInyo National Forest
DistrictsWhite Mountain Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTOMS PLACE, TOWNSHIP 5S, RANGE 30E, SECTIONS 1, 35, AND 34.
Special use management