Decision Memo Completed

Norvado FR 218 New Fiber Optic

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Bayfield, Wisconsin Washburn Ranger District

Norvado has requested an amendment to their permit to install about 1,029 feet of new fiber optic line across Forest Service land within an existing corridor. The route is near FR 218 in Drummond Township, Bayfield County, WI.

Location

T. 44 N., R. 8 W., Sections 23 & 24, Town of Drummond, Bayfield County WI. About 4 miles south of Drummond.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/26/2022
2
Decision
06/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2022 (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
Norvado FR 218 New Fiber OpticDecision Signed Date: 06/06/2022
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsWashburn Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management