Decision Memo Completed

Frontier Fiber Optic Cable Project

Lassen National Forest Plumas; Tehama, California Lassen National Forest All Units

The USDA Forest Service Lassen National Forest proposes authorizing Frontier Communications to install, operate and maintain a broadband fiber optic cable on lands within the Lassen National Forest.

Location

Buried fiberoptic line will run southwest along HWY 172 and northwest along HWY 89 toward Lassen Volcanic National Park.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/17/2022
2
Decision
02/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2023 (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
Frontier Fiber Optic Cable ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/28/2023
ForestsLassen National Forest
DistrictsAlmanor Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT28N, R5E, Sec.4,5,9,10,15,30,31; T29N, R4E, Sec. 3,10,15,16,21,22,23,24,25,27,28,34; T30N, R4E, Sec.34
Special use management