Decision Memo Completed

Windstream Fiber Optic Line: KY 192 - KY 3497

Daniel Boone National Forest Laurel, Kentucky London Ranger District

Windstream Comminications Inc.has applied for an authorization to install an aerial fiber optic line to serve the demand for broad band internet access. The line will be installed on existing overhead electric distribution line poles.

Location

Project area is to be co-located on existing Jackson Energy electric primary service line locations in Laurel County Ky., along or parallel to Kentucky Highways 192, 1193, and 3497.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/29/2013
2
Comment Period
11/01/2013
3
Decision
12/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
01/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Windstream Fiber Optic Line: KY192-KY3497 Special Use Authorization AmendDecision Signed Date: 12/10/2013 Legal Notice Date: 12/12/2013
ForestsDaniel Boone National Forest
DistrictsLondon Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionUSA tracts C-1520,C-1520-XXI,C-1991c,C-3014,C-1722,C-1371b
Special use management