Decision Memo Completed

Paul Bunyan Fiber Optic Cable BLD401201 Amendment 17

Chippewa National Forest Beltrami; Cass; Itasca, Minnesota Blackduck Ranger District

Upgrade existing copper lines with installation of fiber optic in the existing right of way to comply with FCC requirements and meet customer demands for broadband. Within LLBO boundary

Location

Norway Beach-Pike Bay and Pennington Area

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/13/2020
2
Decision
10/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Paul Bunyan Fiber Optic Cable BLD401201 Amendment 17Decision Signed Date: 10/07/2020
ForestsChippewa National Forest
DistrictsBlackduck Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management