Decision Memo In Progress

SCUTA Telecommunications - Fredonia to Jacob Lake, AZ Fiber Optics Installation Project

Kaibab National Forest Coconino, Arizona North Kaibab Ranger District

Installation of fiber-optic cable from Fredonia to Jacob Lake, AZ along FS Roads 22, 462, 461, and U.S. Hwy. 89-A. The network will benefit 24 residences, a farm, several businesses, and state and federal agencies who own or manage land in this area.

Location

From Fredonia, AZ south-southeast along FS Roads 22 to FS Road 462; FS Road 462 east to FS Road 461; FS Road 461 East to US Hwy 89-A; US Hwy 89-A north to Jacob Lake, AZ, then north to ADOT facility.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/31/2024
2
Decision
08/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction; Special Use Authorizations; Road Improvements/Construction
ForestsKaibab National Forest
DistrictsNorth Kaibab Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionBeginning pt. = NE1/4, NE1/4 Section 28, T41N, R2W, Gilia & Salt River Baseline & Meridian (G&SRB&M); then SE 28-miles, then 15 miles E-NE to end point in SW1/4, NW1/4, Sec.32, T39N, R2W, G&SRB&M.
Special use managementFacility managementRoad management