Decision Memo Completed

Northern Fiber Permit Renewal

Chippewa National Forest Itasca, Minnesota Chippewa National Forest All Units

Northern Fiber has applied for renewal of their existing permit. There will be no ground disturbance. The fiber optic lines are located in several parcels This project is on the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe reservation

Location

NE part of Forest in Itasca County in 60N-26W; 59N-26W; 59N-27W; 147N-25W and 142N-25W, Itasca County. All but three forties in 147N-R25W are off the LL Reservation

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/07/2017
2
Decision
01/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Northern Fiber Permit RenewalDecision Signed Date: 01/10/2018
ForestsChippewa National Forest
DistrictsDeer River Ranger District
Legal Land Description60N-26W; 59N-26W; 59N-27W; 147N-25W and 142N-25W, Itasca County, MN
Special use management