Decision Memo Completed

RTI Fiber Optic Line Installation

Colville National Forest Pend Oreille, Washington Newport Ranger District

Install 38 miles of fiber optic cable and conduit within Hwy 20 and county road rights of way in Pend Oreille County, WA to provide high speed phone and internet services to rural RTI customers. Seven miles is on NFS land, 31 on other ownership

Location

Within State Hwy 20 and Pend Oreille County Roads in the Blueslide area

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/12/2019
2
Decision
05/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2021 (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
RTI Fiber Optic Line InstallationDecision Signed Date: 05/20/2021
ForestsColville National Forest
DistrictsNewport Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management