Decision Memo Completed

Merit-Highline Fiber Optic Proposal 2023 Implementation

Hiawatha National Forest Mackinac, Michigan Hiawatha National Forest All Units

Provide High Speed Internet

Location

Forest Road 2231 and adjacent (Sturgeon River to Rapid River / Delta County / Rapid River Ranger District); County Highway 40, Forest Highway 85, and adjacent (Chippewa and Mackinac Counties / Sault S

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/27/2023
2
Decision
11/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2023 (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
Merit-Highline Fiber Optic ProposalDecision Signed Date: 11/21/2023
ForestsHiawatha National Forest
DistrictsHiawatha National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management