Orange County Fiber Amendment
Proposal to amend the existing permit for new installation of approximately one mile of overhead fiber optic cable to existing utilities poles and approximately one mile of buried cable.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Along County Road 675 North in Orange and Martin Counties.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/25/2025 |
| Decision | 10/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 03/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2); 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Hoosier National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Orange County Fiber Amendment
Decision Signed Date: 10/20/2025
Forests:
Hoosier National Forest
Districts:
Brownstown Ranger District
States:
Indiana
Counties:
Martin; Orange
Legal Land Description:
T.3 N., R.2 W., Section 31; T.3 N. R.3 W., Section 36
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Jonathan Brooks
811 Constitution Avenue
Bedford, IN 47421
812-276-4742
jonathan.c.brooks@usda.gov
Last Updated: 10/21/2025