Decision Memo Completed

2021 North Zone Fiber Optic Installation Project

Ottawa National Forest Baraga; Houghton; Iron; Ontonagon, Michigan Kenton Ranger District

Fiber optic placement. Will use the vibratory and/or static plow and directional bore methods. The fiber will be placed entirely within road right of way. Best management procedures will be followed to prevent and minimize erosion and sediment runoff

Location

Lines located near: Rockland, Agate (Trout Creek), Markley Lake, Kenton, and Perch Lake

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/17/2021
2
Decision
09/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2021 (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
2021 North Zone Fiber Optic Installation ProjectDecision Signed Date: 09/07/2021
ForestsOttawa National Forest
DistrictsKenton Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management