Decision Memo Completed

Venture Communications Fiber Optic SUP

Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands Lyman; Stanley, South Dakota Fort Pierre Ranger District

Special use authorization for the installation of 28.77 miles of fiber optic cable in existing road rights-of-way adjacent to USFS System lands.

Location

Throughout the Fort Pierre National Grassland.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/13/2024
2
Decision
06/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2025 (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
Venture Communications Fiber Optic SUPDecision Signed Date: 06/09/2025
ForestsNebraska National Forest
DistrictsFort Pierre Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management