Categorical Exclusion Completed

Green Base Fiber Optic

Kaibab National Forest Coconino, Arizona Williams Ranger District

Install a buried fiber optic cable along Buggy Wheel Ranch Road to provide upgraded internet service to the USDA Forest Service Green Base Helibase facility for the purpose of improved aviation safety using rock bores and micro-fiber.

Location

Approximately 10.5 miles east of Williams, AZ, starting at the junction of the US-40 and Cool Pines Road, continuing west along FSR 74 and into the Green Base driveway to reach the Helibase office building.

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
8/12/2026
2
Finding/Decision Date
9/23/2026

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionUSDA-28d-USFS
Decision Signed Date9/23/2026
Regulations, directives, ordersSpecial use management