Categorical Exclusion Completed

American Dark Fiber State Route 89 Fiber Optic Installation

Plumas National Forest Plumas; Sierra, California Beckwourth Ranger District

Installation of buried fiber optic cable along State Route 89 between postmiles PLU 0.587 and 0.174 in Plumas County, California. Approximately 1,647 feet with a 10-foot right-of-way, totaling to 0.4 acres will be installed on National Forest System lands.

Location

Along State Route 89 from postmiles 0.587-0.174. T.21N., R.13E., Sections 4 and 5, Mount Diablo Meridian, Plumas County, California

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
1/15/2026
2
Finding/Decision Date
5/19/2026

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionUSDA-28d-USFS
Decision Signed Date5/19/2026
Special use management