Decision Memo Completed

Windstream Lumpkin Fiber Optic Upgrade - BRRD (CE)

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest Lumpkin, Georgia Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest All Units

Environmental documentation to support a Special Uses Permit for Windstream, which seeks to expand its broadband internet service to rural homes and businesses in accordance with relevant legislation and Executive Orders.

Location

Cable will be buried or hung along existing roads within the engineered road prism.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/22/2024
2
Decision
08/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Windstream Lumpkin Fiber Optic Upgrade - BRRD (CE)Decision Signed Date: 08/27/2024
ForestsChattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
DistrictsBlueridge Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management