Install additional underground fiber for approximately 13.6 miles within a 10-foot right of way as an amendment to their existing authorization.
Location
Two Recreation Residence Tracts are involved, High Banks (East Zone) and Sturgeon River (West Zone). Line near RACO proposed, and Forest Service Campgrounds Colwell and Bear Lake.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/16/2025
2
Decision
10/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Hiawatha Telephone Company Amendment 8 (USDA-27d-USFS) | Decision Signed Date: 10/09/2025 |
| Forests | Hiawatha National Forest |
| Districts | Rapid River Ranger District; Manistique Ranger District; Munising Ranger District; Sault Ste. Marie Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |