Decision Memo Completed

Charter Fiber Optic Extensions

San Bernardino National Forest San Bernardino, California Arrowhead Ranger District

Underground fiber optic lines at Bertha Pk, Crest Park & Strawberry Pk Communications Sites. Would provide backup & be primary source for emergency services during bad weather, also improve signal strength for more effective overall communication.

Location

Bertha Pk: latitude/longitude: 34 degrees 16' 58.09"N, 116 53' 57.17"W; Crest Park: latitude/longitude: 34 deg 13' 56.83"N, 117 12' 3.67"W; Strawberry Pk: lat/long: 34 deg 13' 55"N, 117 14' 5"

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/29/2019
2
Decision
03/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2020 (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 ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction; Special Use Authorizations
Charter Fiber Optic ExtensionsDecision Signed Date: 03/18/2020
ForestsSan Bernardino National Forest
DistrictsArrowhead Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionBertha Pk: Sec 5, T. 2 N., R. 1 E., SBBM, Fawnskin Quadrangle ; Crest Park: Sec 28, T. 2 N., R. 3 W., SBBM, Harrison Mt Quad ; Strawberry Pk: Section 30, T. 2 N., R. 3 W., SBBM, Harrison Mt. Quad
Special use management