Decision Memo Completed

Bend Broadband Walker Mountain Line

Deschutes National Forest Klamath, Oregon Crescent Ranger District

Installation of fiberoptic line and upgrade existing power poles from west side of Hwy 97 to top of Walker Mountain. Includes (3) vaults installed on the way to Walker Mt, trenching for line burial and installation of (7)vaults at communication site.

Location

Crescent Ranger District from West side of Hwy 97 across from FS road 94 to top of Walker Mountain

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/18/2013
2
Comment Period
07/18/2013
3
Decision
08/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Bend Broadband Fiber Optic Line to Walker MountainDecision Signed Date: 08/28/2013 Legal Notice Date: 08/29/2013
ForestsDeschutes National Forest
DistrictsCrescent Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT26S R8E S32,33,34,27,22,15,14,13,and 24
Special use management