Decision Memo Completed

Shawnee Telephone Amendment

Shawnee National Forest Pope, Illinois Shawnee National Forest All Units

Proposal to amend special use permit VIE201702 held by the Shawnee Telephone Co. to construct, maintain, and operate a buried fiber optic line within an existing right of way.

Location

Approximately 1 mile northwest of Humme Wye, IL.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/27/2024
2
Decision
04/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2024 (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
Shawnee Telephone AmendmentDecision Signed Date: 04/18/2024
ForestsShawnee National Forest
DistrictsHidden Springs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 12 South, Range 7 East, Section 15
Special use management