Decision Memo Completed

Gasquet CalTrans Fiber Optic Project

Six Rivers National Forest Del Norte, California Gasquet Ranger District/Smith River NRA

This project will support a statewide effort to install broadband infrastructure within the State Highway System (SHS). The proposed work includes the installation of a fiber optic line, 41 vaults, and 9 splice vaults along 9.23 miles of SR 199.

Location

This project is located along SR199 (mostly eastbound side, only 1.5 miles on westbound) beginning at 41.795411, -124.058764 (the SR199 and S101 connection) and ending at 41.836136, -123.941922.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/08/2025
2
Decision
03/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2025 (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
Gasquet CalTrans Fiber Optic ProjectDecision Signed Date: 03/03/2025
ForestsSix Rivers National Forest
DistrictsGasquet Ranger District/Smith River NRA
Legal Land Description16N, 1E, Sec 03, 10, Humboldt Meridian; 17N, 1E, Sec 23, 24, 26, 34, 35, Humboldt Meridian; 17N, 2E, Sec 20, 21, 28, 30, Humboldt Meridian
Special use management