The proponent, Triangle Telephone Cooperative Association, Inc. (TTCA, Inc.), is applying to extend a fiber optic telecommunications line located on the E ½ SW, SW ¼, SE ¼ of Section 16, Township 4 North, Range 23 East in Yellowstone County. The route will be placed along an existing MDT right of way. The easement will allow the proponent to offer state-of-the-art telecommunications toll and distribution facilities, as well as future growth capabilities for the community. The easement will encumber at total of ±1.36 acres of State Trust Land.