Decision Memo Completed

Seneca Fiber

Malheur National Forest Grant, Oregon Malheur National Forest All Units

Application to install an aerial fiber optic cable to existing power pole structures within the existing powerline 40%u2019 right-of-way from Canyon City to Seneca. Five miles would be across national forest system lands.

Location

Adjacent to US Highway 395 between Seneca and Canyon City.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/11/2021
2
Decision
02/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2022 (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
Seneca FiberDecision Signed Date: 02/15/2022
ForestsMalheur National Forest
DistrictsBlue Mountain Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 14 S, R 31 E WM
Special use management