Decision Memo Completed

Install fiber optic cable for the Bigfork Hospital

Chippewa National Forest Itasca, Minnesota Deer River Ranger District

Issue permit to Paul Bunyan Telephone to install fiber optic cable to provide service to the Bigfork Hospital. This project is outside the Boundary of the Leech Lake Reservation.

Location

This project area is located on the north side (and within the existing cleared right-of-way) of Itasca County Road 7, about 3-4 miles southeast of Bigfork, MN.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/31/2017
2
Decision
09/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2017 (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
Install fiber optic cable and copper cableDecision Signed Date: 09/15/2017
ForestsChippewa National Forest
DistrictsDeer River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT60N, R26W, Sections 1 (SWSW and SESW) and 3 (SESW and SESE), 4th Principal Meridian, Itasca County, Minnesota
Special use management