Decision Memo In Progress

Fall Creek Fiber Optic Installation

Bridger-Teton National Forest Teton, Wyoming Bridger-Teton National Forest All Units

Silver Star Telephone Company and Lower Valley Energy is proposing to place a new fiber optic telecommunication cable and power cable and appurtenances to upgrade facilities within and along numerous roads within the Fall Creek area.

Location

FS Road No. 31000 (Fall Creek Road), 30995 (North Fork Fall Creek Road), 30997 (Laughry Road), 31030 (Cottonwood Work Center housing loop), US Highway 89/26

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/03/2025
2
Decision
04/2026 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2026 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionNtia_C(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsBridger-Teton National Forest
DistrictsJackson Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management