Decision Memo Completed

2020 CenturyLink Fiber Optic

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Bayfield; Price, Wisconsin Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest All Units

CenturyLink proposes to upgrade and supply existing and future customers with high speed internet/telephone services. This will bring high-performance, low-cost broadband service to underserved rural communities in the area.

Location

T40N,R2E,Sec18 STH 182; T40N,R1E,Sec13 East Road; T40N,R2E,Sec2,11&12 STH 182, Blockhouse Lake Rd; T39N,R1E,Sec1&12 Wintergreen Lk Rd; T40N,R1W,Sec26, WI-13; T47N,R5W,Sec2 Cty Hwy G

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/22/2020
2
Decision
12/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2020 (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
2020 CenturyLink Fiber OpticDecision Signed Date: 12/22/2020
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsMedford-Park Falls Ranger District; Washburn Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management