Decision Memo Completed

GCI Fiber-optic Cable Installation within Existing Utility Corridor

Chugach National Forest Valdez-Cordova, Alaska Cordova Ranger District

GCI is installing a submarine fiber-optic communications cable along the Eyak Lake lakebed,along the shoreline of Eyak Lake and along the Copper River Highway to the Merle K. Smith Airport. T15W, R2W, Sec. 30-33 and T16S, R2 W, sec. 2-4, CRM

Location

Along the Southwest corner of Eyak Lake and along the Copper River Highway, T15S, R2W, Sec. 30-33 and T16S, R2W, Sec. 2-4, CRM

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/05/2015
2
Decision
04/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2015 (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
GCI Fiber-optic Cable Installation within Existing Utility CorridorDecision Signed Date: 04/20/2015
ForestsChugach National Forest
DistrictsCordova Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management