Decision Memo Completed

Forestwide Windstream Special Use Authorization

Daniel Boone National Forest Clay; Estill; Jackson; Laurel; Pulaski; Rockcastle; Rowan, Kentucky Daniel Boone National Forest All Units

Windstream has filed an application for a special use permit to install and maintain fiber optic lines to improve internet connectivity in rural areas across eastern Kentucky. Lines would be buried in existing road ROWs, or hung from existing poles.

Location

Multiple locations across the Cumberland, London, and Redbird Ranger Districts

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/09/2012
2
Comment Period
11/09/2012
3
Decision
12/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
12/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Windstream Special Use AuthorizationDecision Signed Date: 12/18/2012 Legal Notice Date: 12/20/2012
ForestsDaniel Boone National Forest
DistrictsDaniel Boone National Forest All Units
Special use management