Decision Memo Developing Proposal

Greer Fiber Optic Project

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Apache, Arizona Springerville Ranger District

Project is to amend an existing Special Use Permit and authorize installation, operation, and maintenance of 24 new 288 count fiber optic lines with manholes for access and marker posts along a 10-ft right-of-way over 1.51 miles of NFS Lands.

Location

Greer, AZ

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/2025 (Estimated)
2
Decision
11/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2025 (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 ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction; Special Use Authorizations
ForestsApache-Sitgreaves National Forests
DistrictsSpringerville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 7N, Range 27E, Sections 11, 12, and 13
Special use managementFacility management