This project proposes to reinforce existing fiber optic cable from the OTC Station in Bates to Prairie City & add new conduit to Austin House & the ODOT maintenance yard to provide better telephone/internet access to local communities & businesses.
Location
Township 11 south, Range 35 east, sections 28, 32, and 33; Township 12 south, Range 35 east, sections 5, 7, and 8; and Township 11 south, Range 34 east, sections 10 through 16, 21, 28, 32, and 33
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/13/2019
2
Decision
08/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2019 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| OTC Fiber Overblow and Extension to ODOT/Austin House | Decision Signed Date: 08/15/2019 |
| Forests | Malheur National Forest |
| Districts | Blue Mountain Ranger District; Prairie City Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |