American Dark Fiber Line Installation
American Dark Fiber has submitted a special use permit application to install approximately 5.85 miles of fiber optic lines within existing road and powerline rights-of-way. Most of the project is located along State Route 36. Link: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/hfjxl6xyt3592kg6miu2kksmwgklv5uk
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Northeastern California in Tehama, Plumas and Lassen Counties.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 1/14/2026 |
| Decision | 5/5/2026 |
| Implementation | 6/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Categorical Exclusion
Categorical Exclusion:
USDA-28d-USFS
Lead Management Unit:
Lassen National Forest
Project Purpose:
Special use management
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Decision Signed Date: 5/5/2026
States:
California
Counties:
Lassen; Plumas; Tehama
Nicole Stewart
c/o Lassen National Forest
2550 Riverside Drive
Susanville, California 96130
530-252-6671
Nicole.Stewart@usda.gov
Last Updated: 5/14/2026