Decision Memo Completed

Vermont Broadband Special Use Authorization

Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests Bennington, Vermont Manchester Ranger District

12.75 miles of broadband network are proposed for addition to existing aerial utility lines on NFS lands on Manchester District. These utility lines already have access roads or trails. Their authorizations allow for maintenance of their systems.

Location

Towns of Dorset, Winhall, Landgrove, Woodford, Searsburg, and Readsboro, Manchester Ranger District

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/28/2011
2
Decision
06/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2); 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Vermont Broadband Special UseDecision Signed Date: 06/21/2011
ForestsGreen Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests
DistrictsManchester Ranger District
Special use management