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Bend Broadband Fiber Opitc Cable Installation

Bend Broadband proposes to install middle mile fiber infrastructure across a variety land boundaries (City, BLM, USFS lands). Line installation on cell towers and underground will occur in utilities right-of-ways to transmit high-speed internet.

Project Information

Expected Analysis Type
Decision Memo

Categorical Exclusion
Additional construction or reconstruction of existing telephone or utility lines in a designated corridor.

Special Authority
Not applicable / Other

Lead Management Unit
Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District

Notice and Comment Regulation
Not Subject to Regulations

Project Purpose
Special use management

Project Activity
Special use authorizations

Project Status

Current Status
Analysis Completed

Project Milestones

All planning milestones have been completed.

Project Decision Information

Bend Broadband Fiber Optic Cable Installation Project

Decision Signed Date
2011-10-11

Last Updated: 10/12/2011