Decision Memo Completed

SEALink South Submarine Fiber Optic Cable System

Tongass National Forest Prince of Wales-Outer, Alaska Craig Ranger District

Authorize the installation, operation, and maintenance of fiber optic cable on existing utility poles along sections of the Klawock-Hollis Highway that cross NFS land (up to 7 miles), between Hollis and Klawock. No ground disturbance proposed.

Location

Along existing highway ROW on existing poles, from Coffman Cove to Craig.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/29/2023
2
Decision
04/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion40 Cfr 1506.3(D)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
SEALink South Submarine Fiber Optic Cable SystemDecision Signed Date: 04/03/2024
ForestsTongass National Forest
DistrictsCraig Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management