Mojave to Pie Town Fiber Optic Project
WNMT proposes to install a fiber optic line totaling 4.6 mi/8.3ac across NFS lands. The line would consist of subsurface fiber optic cable. Additionally, five ground-level vault boxes with pedestals would be constructed within the ROW.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Project area runs through 4.6 miles/8.3 acres of the northwest portion of the Magdalena Ranger District along US-60
Project Milestones:
Milestone | Date |
---|---|
Scoping Start | 02/24/2023 |
Comment Period | 06/07/2023 |
Decision | 09/2023 (Estimated) |
Implementation | 10/2023 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Cibola National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Mojave to Pie Town Fiber Optic Project
Decision Signed Date: 09/27/2023
Forests:
Cibola National Forest
Districts:
Magdalena Ranger District
States:
New Mexico
Counties:
Catron
Legal Land Description:
T1N, R11W; Section 1, SW1/4, Section 2, NW1/4, NE1/4, Section 3, NE1/4, Section 32, NW1/4, NE1/4, Section 33, N1/2, No Section, SW1/4. New Mexico Prime Meridian
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Richard Wilhelm
2113 Osuna Road, NE, Suite A
Albuquerque, NM 87113
505-346-3842
Richard.Wilhelm@usda.gov
Last Updated: 9/29/2023