Interbel Telephone Cooperative Reconnect 4 Fiber Optic Upgrade
This proposal would upgrade existing telephone facilities to a buried fiber optic cable.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
The project is located on the Tally Lake Ranger District, Flathead National Forest and follows several roads including Meadow, Johnsons Peak, Sanko Pit, Sanko Ranch, and Sanko Creek.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 06/17/2025 |
| Decision | 07/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Tally Lake Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Project Decision Information
Interbel Telephone Cooperative Reconnect 4 Fiber Optic Upgrade
Decision Signed Date: 07/16/2025
Forests:
Flathead National Forest
Districts:
Tally Lake Ranger District
States:
Montana
Counties:
Flathead
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Callie Ackerman-Jasper
650 Wolfpack Way
Kalispell, MT 59901
605-443-3077
Callie.Ackerman-Jasper@usda.gov
Last Updated: 7/16/2025