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 Exclusion | 32.2 (15) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Quantum Communications - 823 Fiber Optic Cable Special Use Permit | Decision Signed Date: 12/09/2013 Legal Notice Date: 02/03/2014 |
| Forests | Ochoco National Forest |
| Districts | Crooked River Natl Grassland |
| Legal Land Description | T. 11 S., R 14 E., Sec. 11. |