Merit Network Fiber Optic Cable

EA -- Installation of a buried and overhead fiber optic cable along the existing road right-of-ways for approximately 24 miles.

Location Summary

The fiber optic corridor runs the length of the Forest on US Highway 2 from Rapid River to St. Ignace.

Districts: Rapid River Ranger District, Manistique Ranger District, St. Ignace Ranger District

Project Documents

• Decision

  • Decision Notice and Finding of No Significant Impact (PDF 5051kb)
    Signed May 30, 2012
  • Legal Notice (PDF 24kb)
    Published Jun 21, 2012
  • Copy of published legal notice (PDF 463kb)
    Published Jun 21, 2012

• Analysis

  • Environmental Assessment (PDF 1868kb)
    Complete Apr 26, 2012
  • Appendix A -- Maps of the Proposed Action (PDF 2763kb)
    Attached to EA
  • Appendix B -- Biological Evaluation (PDF 890kb)
    Attached to EA
  • Section 7 Determination -- Wild and Scenic Rivers (PDF 2031kb)
    Signed May 24, 2012

• Scoping

  • Cover Letter (PDF 138kb)
    Signed Aug 29, 2011
  • Scoping Package (PDF 1160kb)
    Attached to scoping package
  • Legal Notice (PDF 1185kb)
    Published Sep 6, 2011
  • Merit Legal Notice (PDF 1185kb)
    Published Sep 6, 2012

• Supporting

  • Merit Reach-3MC II EA (PDF 4713kb)
    Completed by Merit Network, Inc. on July 15, 2011 for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
  • Maps of Proposed Route (PDF 1504kb)