Decision Memo Completed

Quantum Communications Fiber Optic Cable Special Use Permit Reissue

Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland Jefferson, Oregon Crooked River Natl Grassland

Issue of a new term permit to replace an expired permit that covered 48 acres (19.8 miles/20' width) and included 0.2 miles of underground cable and 19.6 miles of overhead cable. No changes to the exisiting facilities or activities is proposed.

Location

Starting point is BPA tower (see legal location); cable extends west to Madras area then south to Redmond area.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/25/2013
2
Comment Period
09/27/2013
3
Decision
12/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
02/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Quantum Communications - 823 Fiber Optic Cable Special Use PermitDecision Signed Date: 12/09/2013 Legal Notice Date: 02/03/2014
ForestsOchoco National Forest
DistrictsCrooked River Natl Grassland
Legal Land DescriptionT. 11 S., R 14 E., Sec. 11.
Special use management