West Zone GLE Fiber Optic
installation of fiber optic cable within existing GLE-owned utility rights of way inside the Forest. The proposed fiber optic cable will be attached to existing overhead electrical poles, placed underground next to existing utilities or within ROW
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
38.54 acres, spanning 31.47 linear miles on National Forest System Lands
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 10/01/2025 |
| Comment Period | 12/18/2025 |
| Decision | 02/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 02/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Huron-Manistee National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Project Decision Information
West Zone GLE Fiber Optic
Decision Signed Date: 02/17/2026
Forests:
Huron-Manistee National Forest
Districts:
Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District; Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District
States:
Michigan
Counties:
Lake; Manistee; Mason; Newaygo
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
Use the widget below to browse documents associated with this project. Cookies must be enabled to use this tool.
If you are using a mobile device, the setting for "Allow cross-website tracking" must also be enabled to view the documents. You do not need to sign up or login to Box to view documents, but if you have difficulty accessing the documents on a mobile device, you may choose to sign up for a free account, download the app to your device and log in to ensure that you can open the documents.
Alternatively, these documents can be accessed on the Pinyon Public website: View Documents on Pinyon Public
Katie Racey
1755 S. Mitchell St.
Cadillac, MI 49601
231-745-4631 ex 3138
katie.racey@usda.gov
Last Updated: 2/17/2026