Decision Memo Completed

TDS Fiber Optic Line Installation VZW

Deschutes National Forest Deschutes, Oregon Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District

TDS is proposing to install a buried fiber optic line in a 2" conduit to connect the Verizon Wireless (VZW)Facility to an existing fiber optic line at Spring River Communications Site. (Approximately 165' of line).

Location

Deschutes National Forest, Deschutes County, State of Oregon in NW ¼ Section 2, T. 20S. R. 10 E., Willamette Meridian at approximately Latitude 43° 52%u2019 20%u201D North, Longitude 121° 30%u2019 19%u201D West

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/01/2015
2
Decision
09/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2015 (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
TDS Fiber Optic Line Installation VZWDecision Signed Date: 09/17/2015
ForestsDeschutes National Forest
DistrictsBend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management