Decision Memo Completed

TDS Shaw Mountain Road Project

Cherokee National Forest Monroe, Tennessee Tellico Ranger District

Special use applicant has requested to add approximately 1,300 feet of 25 pair aerial cable along Shaw Mountain Road and to retire 1,250 feet of aerial cable along Seng Garden Road.

Location

The project is located approximately 4 miles east of Tellico Plains, TN in Monroe County, TN.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/02/2021
2
Decision
09/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2021 (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
TDS TELECOM SHAW MOUNTAIN PROJECT DECISION MEMODecision Signed Date: 09/17/2021
ForestsCherokee National Forest
DistrictsTellico Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management