Decision Memo Completed

People's Rural Telephone Co-op (PRTC) Fiber Optic Line Amendment

Daniel Boone National Forest Jackson; Rockcastle, Kentucky London Ranger District

PRTC is requesting to install additional fiber optic cable across National Forest lands in Rockcastle and Jackson Counties to provide internet to the local communities.

Location

Sec.1 Highways 1955 and 1209; Sec.2 Howard Road and east of Clayton Singleton Road; Sec.3 east of Highway 1955; Sec.4 & Sec.5 north side of County Road 1503; Sec.6 & Sec.7 west side of Red Hill

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/04/2023
2
Decision
09/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2); 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3); 32.12 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(11)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction; Special Use Authorizations
People's Rural Telephone Co-op (PRTC) Fiber Optic Line AmendmentDecision Signed Date: 09/12/2023
ForestsDaniel Boone National Forest
DistrictsLondon Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use managementFacility management