BPA Fiber Optic Installation
Approximately 4.5 miles of fiber optic cables are proposed to be installed on National Forest System land on the existing Hungry Horse-Columbia Falls transmission line. Also proposed is to decommission and remove the Teakettle repeater.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Hungry Horse, Montana. Northwest of the Hungry Horse Reservoir, South of Highway 2.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/23/2023 |
| Decision | 05/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2023 (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:
Hungry Horse Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Electric Transmission
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
BPA Fiber Optic Installation
Decision Signed Date: 05/17/2023
Forests:
Flathead National Forest
Districts:
Hungry Horse Ranger District
States:
Montana
Counties:
Flathead
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Derek Milner
10 Hungry Horse Drive
Hungry Horse, MT 59919
406-758-5340
derek.milner@usda.gov
Last Updated: 5/17/2023