Decision Memo Completed

Edge of the Wilderness Fiber Optic Cable

Chippewa National Forest Itasca, Minnesota Deer River Ranger District

Install 960 feet of fiber optic cable to the visitor center, workshop, and lodge including three connection boxes.

Location

49554 State Highway 38, Marcell, MN 56657

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/28/2025
2
Decision
12/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2025 (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
Edge of the Wilderness Fiber Optic CableDecision Signed Date: 12/16/2025
ForestsChippewa National Forest
DistrictsDeer River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management