Decision Memo Completed

Cascade Utilities Fiber Optic Line Installation

Mt. Hood National Forest Clackamas; Hood River, Oregon Mt. Hood National Forest All Units

This project analyzes a combination of proposals from Cascade Utilities for installing new fiber optic line within road rights of way and existing utility corridors.

Location

Mt. Hood National Forest, Clackamas River, Zigzag and Hood River Ranger Districts within existing utility corridors and/or road rights-of-way.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/20/2017
2
Decision
03/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2); 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Cascade Utilities Fiber Optic Line InstallationDecision Signed Date: 03/15/2017
ForestsMt. Hood National Forest
DistrictsClackamas River Ranger District; Hood River Ranger District; Zigzag Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT3SR8.5ESec.24 and 25 and T3SR9ESec. 30 and 31. T4SR9ESec. 6, 7, 8, 17, and 20. T3SR9E Sec. 3. T5S, R6E, Sec. 34, and T6S, R6E, Sec. 3, and T6S, R6E, Sec. 2. T6S, R6E, Sec. 2.
Special use management