Merit Fiber Optic Amendment 5

Location Summary:
four separate project areas: Forest Rd 2231 (Sturgeon River to Rapid River) and adjacent; Brevoort Lake Communities; Pontchartrain Shores and adjacent communities; Forest Rd 3136, Teets Rd and adjacen

Project Milestones:

Milestone	Date
Scoping Start	06/30/2025
Decision	08/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation	08/2025 (Estimated)

Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo

Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)

Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other

Lead Management Unit:
Hiawatha National Forest All Units

Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations

Project Purpose:
Special Use Management

Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations

Current Status:
Completed

Project Decision Information

Merit Fiber Optic Amendment 5
Decision Signed Date: 08/18/2025

Forests:
Hiawatha National Forest

Districts:
Rapid River Ranger District; Manistique Ranger District; Sault Ste. Marie Ranger District; St. Ignace Ranger District

States:
Michigan

Counties:
Chippewa; Delta; Mackinac

Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable

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Mark Fondriest
820 Rains Drive
Gladstone, MI 49829
906-387-2512
mark.fondriest@usda.gov

• FS Environmental Management
• CEQ's Guide to NEPA