BLM Alaska seeks input on amendment of Copper Valley Telecom Right of Way
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GLENNALLEN, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management has opened a 15-day public scoping period seeking input on a proposed amendment of Copper Valley Telecom’s right of way between Milepost 45 and Milepost 72 of the Richardson Highway. The company seeks to install a new fiber optic cable underground to improve telecommunication services in the Copper River Basin.
The proposal is a slight deviation from the company’s original right-of-way for about four miles, as well as for additional work to accommodate the new cable. The cable will be buried four feet deep largely along Copper Valley Telecom’s (CVT) existing right of way, with approximately 60 manholes along the route. From milepost 46.5 to Mile 50.5, CVT’s right of way will align with the Old Richardson Hwy. From milepost 50.5 to milepost 72, the right of way will align with the existing Richardson Hwy right of way.
This scoping process is intended to solicit public input on relevant issues, potential impacts, and alternatives that the BLM should address in an Environmental Assessment of the proposed amendment.
The BLM welcomes and values diverse views about the public land it manages on behalf of the American people. Comments will be accepted through April 21, 2020. A description of the proposal can be found on the BLM ePlanning website. A link to ePlanning can be found at https://www.blm.gov/office/glennallen-field-office.
Comments can be submitted electronically through ePlanning, by email to blm_ak_gfo_general delivery@blm.gov, by phone at 907-822-3217, or by mail at:
Bureau of Land Management Glennallen Field Office
Attn: CVT ROW
P.O. Box 147
Glennallen, AK 99588
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The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.