Categorical Exclusion Completed

Middle Mile Broadband Initiative

Klamath National Forest & Butte Valley National Grassland Siskiyou, California Klamath National Forest

This project is proposing to use Federal funding to provide broadband access to rural communities. Using Federal funds to place fiber optic lines in the existing right-of-way corridor is the only viable way to provide residents with broadband.

Location

Oak Knoll Ranger District – Along Hwy 96 between Horse Creek and Tree of Heaven and from Tree of Heaven to Humbug terminating at Hawkinsville Road. Scott River Ranger District – small parcel along Hwy 3 between Etna and Yreka.

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
5/28/2025
2
Finding/Decision Date
4/14/2026

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionUSDA-27d-USFS
Decision Signed Date4/14/2026
Special use management