Decision Memo Completed

2024 Brightspeed Fiber Install

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Florence, Wisconsin Eagle River-Florence Ranger District

Installation of buried fiber optic cable near the Town of Fence to provide high-speed internet to rural America and to enhance/upgrade surrounding network and reduce redundancy along the right of way Rock Creek, Newald Tower, and Morgan Lake Road.

Location

T38N R15E Section 19, 20, 21, 24, and 25; T38N R16E Section 18, 19, 20, 21, 28, 29, 33, and 34

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/04/2024
2
Decision
02/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2025 (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
2024 Brightspeed Fiber InstallDecision Signed Date: 02/04/2025
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsEagle River-Florence Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management