Decision Memo Completed

Norvado Fiber Optic Line Installation

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Price, Wisconsin Medford-Park Falls Ranger District

Chequamegon Communication Cooperative, Inc. aka Norvado proposes to install an underground fiber optic cable to improve service to rural areas within Price County Wisconsin.

Location

T38N, R1E, sec 24, T38N, R2E, sec 19 & 20, FR 550, FR 139, and FR 506I T38N, R3E, sec 30 & 31, FR 503 and FR 131 T37N, R3E, sec 15 & 22 FR 132, FR 132UU, and FR 132RR

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/02/2022
2
Decision
07/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Norvado Fiber Optic Line InstallationDecision Signed Date: 07/07/2022
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsMedford-Park Falls Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT38N, R1E, sec 24, T38N, R2E, sec 19 & 20, T38N, R3E, sec 30 & 31, T37N, R3E, sec 15 & 22
Special use management