Decision Memo Completed

TDS Broadband LLC Fiberline to Gas Transmission Northwest Special Use Permit

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

TDS Broadcasting LLC (TDS) is proposing to install fiber optic cable to service Gas Transmission Northwest (GTN)to provide high speed data network for GTN facilities located at Compressor Station 12.

Location

Proposed activity would take place southwest of Sugar Pine Butte, near Highways 97. Legal location is T 20S, R 11E, Sections 20, 21, 28, 29.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/30/2021
2
Decision
06/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2021 (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
TDS Broadband LLC Fiberline to Gas Transmission Northwest Special Use PermitDecision Signed Date: 06/29/2021
ForestsDeschutes National Forest
DistrictsBend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management