Decision Memo Completed

Hwy 89 Fiber Optic Project

Tahoe National Forest Nevada; Sierra, California Tahoe National Forest All Units

Installation of underground fiber optic cable to be buried under the pavement within the Highway 89 Right of Way Corridor through Special Use Permit.

Location

The proposed fiber optic facilities will be located within the Truckee and Sierraville Districts of the Tahoe National Forest and within the existing Highway 89 Right-of-Way Corridor.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/01/2025
2
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Hwy 89 Fiber Optic ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/16/2025
ForestsTahoe National Forest
DistrictsSierraville Ranger District; Truckee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management