Decision Memo Completed

AT&T Hwy 30 Utilities Project

Cherokee National Forest Polk, Tennessee Ocoee - Hiwassee Ranger District

Install approximately 13,000 feet of fiber optic line aerially on existing power poles along Hwy 30 and across the Hiwassee River and subsurface in existing conduit line along Hambright Road. Install two hand holes at river crossing.

Location

Approximately seven miles south of Etowah, TN. Part of the project is adjacent to state hwy 30 and part of the project is adjacent to Hambright Rd.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/21/2021
2
Decision
03/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2021 (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
AT&T Hwy 30 Utilities ProjectDecision Signed Date: 03/24/2021
ForestsCherokee National Forest
DistrictsOcoee - Hiwassee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management