Decision Memo Completed

Starr Peak Fiberoptic Cable Installation

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests & Pawnee National Grassland Gilpin, Colorado Boulder Ranger District

The Forest Service needs is to review and authorize the aerial fiberoptic cable that was installed in an existing electrical utility right of way up to the communications lease site on Starr Peak.

Location

T2S, R72W, Sec. 11, in the existing United Power electrical utility right of way leading up to the Starr Peak communications site lease

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/27/2025
2
Decision
08/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2025 (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
Starr Peak Fiberoptic Cable InstallationDecision Signed Date: 08/28/2025
ForestsArapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
DistrictsBoulder Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management