The Forest proposes the installation of approximately 32.1 miles of new fiber optic cable along existing utility rights-of-way (ROWs) within Huron Manistee National Forest and an additional 0.54 miles of new ROW corridors.
Location
Work will occur in Grayling Township and South Branch Township in Crawford County and Big Creek Township in Oscoda County
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/18/2025
2
Comment Period
07/03/2025
3
Objection Period Start
10/07/2025
4
Decision
12/2025 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
12/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| GLE Fiber Optic Installation | Decision Signed Date: 12/04/2025 |
| Forests | Huron-Manistee National Forest |
| Districts | Mio Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | 25N 1E,25N 1W, 26N 1E,26N 1W,26N 2W |