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Silver Star Communications: Wyoming Loop Completion Project EA
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Silver Star's installation will complete two fiber optic loops that provide service to a majority of the State of Wyoming and a portion of eastern Idaho, making a robust broadband network available to critical community facilities, community anchor institutions, public safety entities, internet service providers, voice and data providers, and for the transport of that information both within and outside the state. By filling the gaps of existing broadband service in Wyoming, vital services will be ensured even if lines are cut, damaged, or temporarily taken out of service for repair.
Because these proposed loops traverse multiple jurisdictions including federal land on three national forests (Bridger-Teton, Caribou-Targhee, and Shoshone) and Grand Teton National Park, as well as lands controlled or administered by Wyoming Department of Transportation, Town of Jackson, and Teton County, an environmental assessment (EA) has been prepared to disclose potential environmental impacts of the project.
The two primary components of the project, the Teton Pass Segment and the Togwotee Pass Segment, are described in detail in this EA for the Wyoming Loop Completion Projects. The Togwotee Pass Segment of this project is the only portion that falls within the Grand Teton National Park.
The NTIA, National Forest Service, and Grand Teton National Park completed separate decision documents. Attached is Grand Teton National Park's Finding of No Significant Impact.
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Margaret Wilson, Planner(307)739-3390