Hiawatha Telephone Company Amendment 8 (USDA-27d-USFS)
Install additional underground fiber for approximately 13.6 miles within a 10-foot right of way as an amendment to their existing authorization.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Two Recreation Residence Tracts are involved, High Banks (East Zone) and Sturgeon River (West Zone). Line near RACO proposed, and Forest Service Campgrounds Colwell and Bear Lake.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/16/2025 |
| Decision | 10/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2025 (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
Project Decision Information
Hiawatha Telephone Company Amendment 8 (USDA-27d-USFS)
Decision Signed Date: 10/09/2025
Forests:
Hiawatha National Forest
Districts:
Rapid River Ranger District; Manistique Ranger District; Munising Ranger District; Sault Ste. Marie Ranger District
States:
Michigan
Counties:
Alger; Chippewa; Delta; Schoolcraft
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Rita Morris
820 Rains Drive
Gladstone, MI 49829
906-553-8767
rita.morris@usda.gov
Last Updated: 12/1/2025