Decision Memo Completed

Zayo Fiber Optics Project

Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland Crook; Wheeler, Oregon Lookout Mountain Ranger District

The proposed project would authorize Zayo Group, LLC to construct, operate, and maintain approximately 104,145 linear feet of fiber optic underground conduit and cable system along Oregon State Highway 26 on National Forest lands.

Location

National Forest lands along Highway 26 between Prineville and Mitchell, Oregon.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/02/2019
2
Decision
02/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2020 (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
Zayo Fiber Optic Project Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 02/28/2020
ForestsOchoco National Forest
DistrictsLookout Mountain Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management