Decision Memo Completed

Highway 40 Fiber Optic Utility Lines

National Forests in Florida Lake; Marion, Florida Lake George Ranger District

Installation of Fiber Optic Line along Highway 40 within the existing ROW both on existing utility poles and underground (through side boring and minimal trenching) on the Ocala National Forest

Location

Extending the entire length of Highway 40 through the Ocala National Forest and sidespurs along County Roads and Hwy 19.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/22/2017
2
Decision
07/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2018 (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
Highway 40 Fiber Optic Utility LinesDecision Signed Date: 07/16/2018
ForestsNational Forests In Florida
DistrictsLake George Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management