Decision Memo Completed

Great Lakes Energy Cooperative: Fiber Optic - Amendment #1

Huron-Manistee National Forests Mecosta; Montcalm; Newaygo; Oceana, Michigan Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District

The Huron-Manistee National Forests are proposing to approve an amendment to Great Lakes Energy Cooperative's (GLEC) special use permit for the installation of additional fiber optic lines within GLEC's existing electrical right-of-way.

Location

Mecosta, Montcalm, Newaygo, and Oceana Counties, MI

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/02/2022
2
Decision
11/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2022 (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
Great Lakes Energy Cooperative: Fiber Optic - Amendment #1Decision Signed Date: 11/07/2022
ForestsHuron-Manistee National Forest
DistrictsBaldwin/White Cloud Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management