Decision Memo Completed

Mountain Rural Telephone SUP Amendment Powell and Estill Counties

Daniel Boone National Forest Estill; Powell, Kentucky Cumberland Ranger District

Permit amendment for Mountain Rural Telephone Company to installation of fiber optic cable on power lines and underground, via directional boring, located in Powell and Estill Counties.

Location

Hwy 1057, Hwy 1639, Hwy 1, Hwy 11, Hwy 1639, Hwy 77, Hwy 613, Hwy 1067, Hwy 615, Hwy 599, Hwy 1050, Hwy 1695 and Bert T Combs Mountain Pkwy.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/05/2024
2
Decision
04/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2); 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Mountain Rural Telephone SUP Amendment Powell and Estill CountiesDecision Signed Date: 04/09/2024
ForestsDaniel Boone National Forest
DistrictsCumberland Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use managementEnvironmental justice