Decision Memo Completed

Spectrum #230/231 Fiber Installation Project

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Forest; Oneida, Wisconsin Eagle River-Florence Ranger District

Spectrum Mid-America proposes to continue to install new fiber optic telecommunication cables along existing utility corridors in the right of way on National Forest System lands.

Location

Installation along Hildebrand Road, Military Road, Hay Meadow Road, and Old Military Road.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/01/2025
2
Decision
02/2026 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2026 (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 ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Spectrum #230/231 Fiber Installation ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/05/2026
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsEagle River-Florence Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT39N R11E Section 12, 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26, 35; T38N R11E Section 2; T39N R12E Section 7, 18
Special use management