Decision Memo Developing Proposal

Mid Rivers Telephone Cooperative Fiber Installation

Custer Gallatin National Forest Carter, Montana Sioux Ranger District

Installation of fiber optic line in existing right-of-way (2.13 acres) and new proposed right-of-way (4.19 acres). Methods will include direct burial, with common plowing, trenching and boring construction techniques.

Location

Southeast of Ekalaka, MT in T. 1 N., R. 59 E., Sec. 19 and 20; and T. 2 S., R. 61 E., Sec. 4, 9, and 10.%u200B

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/2023 (Estimated)
2
Decision
04/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2023 (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
ForestsCuster Gallatin National Forest
DistrictsSioux Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management