Decision Memo Completed

269 Spectrum Mid-America Broadband

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Oconto, Wisconsin Lakewood-Laona Ranger District

Spectrum Mid-America, LLC is proposing to place a new buried fiber optic line within Oconto County near the townships of Langlade, Lakewood, and Mountain. All buried fiber will occur within rights-of way totaling 19.57 acres.

Location

State Highway 64, County Highway T, and County Highway W by the towns of Lakewood, Langlade, and Mountain.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/31/2025
2
Decision
02/2026 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2026 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
269 Spectrum Mid-America BroadbandDecision Signed Date: 02/03/2026
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsLakewood-Laona Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management