Decision Memo Completed

Alpha Broadband Installation

Hiawatha National Forest Chippewa; Mackinac, Michigan St. Ignace Ranger District

Install, maintain, and operate approximately 31.16 miles/2.35 acres of fiber optic cable, electronics, hand holds and small pedestals to increase broadband connections across the district. 12.12 miles bored, 19.05 miles plowed.

Location

Along Highway 123, Interstate 75 and smaller roads in the southern portion of the St. Ignace Ranger District

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/25/2025
2
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2025 (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 ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction; Special Use Authorizations
Alpha Broadband InstallationDecision Signed Date: 05/30/2025
ForestsHiawatha National Forest
DistrictsSt. Ignace Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management