Decision Memo Completed

Norvado Winter Phase 2 Fiberoptic Installation

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Sawyer, Wisconsin Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest All Units

Norvado proposes to install fiberoptic line in about 0.4 of a mile of right-of-way on Forest Roads 1661BB and 1661AB with about 0.05 of an acre of soil disturbance.

Location

North of the East Fork of the Chippewa River and Blaisdell Lake near Winter, Wisconsin.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/24/2025
2
Decision
01/2026 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2026 (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
Norvado Winter Phase 2 Fiberoptic InstallationDecision Signed Date: 01/13/2026
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsGreat Divide Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management