American Dark Fiber has submitted a special use permit application to install approximately 5.85 miles of fiber optic lines within existing road and powerline rights-of-way. Most of the project is located along State Route 36. Link: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/hfjxl6xyt3592kg6miu2kksmwgklv5uk
Location
Northeastern California in Tehama, Plumas and Lassen Counties.
Project timeline
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NEPA Start Date
1/14/2026
2
Finding/Decision Date
5/5/2026
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | USDA-28d-USFS |
| Decision Signed Date | 5/5/2026 |