Decision Memo Completed

Allband Fiber Optic Cable Project

Huron-Manistee National Forests Alcona; Oscoda, Michigan Mio Ranger District

The Huron-Manistee National Forests received an application for use, occupancy, and maintenance of National Forest System (NFS) lands regarding the Allband Communications Cooperative (Allband) project to install fiber optic cable on the Mio District.

Location

From the intersection of M-72 and M-65 go east approx 3.5 miles to the intersection of McCollum Lk Rd on the north and Hardy grade to the south.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/07/2012
2
Decision
03/2012 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2012 (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
Allband Fiber Optic Cable ProjectDecision Signed Date: 03/08/2012
ForestsHuron-Manistee National Forest
DistrictsMio Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNW¼NE¼, NE¼NW¼, SW¼NW¼, SE¼NW¼, NW¼SW¼, section 19, T27N, R5E, Mitchell Twp, Alcona County, MI and NW¼NW¼, SW¼NE¼, SE¼NE¼, NE¼SE¼, SE¼SE¼, section 25, T27N, R4E, Comins Twp, Oscoda County, Michigan.
Special use management