Decision Memo Completed

Light Source Communications, LLC

Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Berkeley; Charleston, South Carolina Francis Marion Ranger District

Light Source Communications, LLC would install approximately 30 miles of hardened fiber optic network cable in Berkeley County and 8 miles of hardened fiber optic network cable in Charleston County by vibratory plow 36-48 inches in depth.

Location

Witherbee Road, Lotti Lane, Summerhouse Road, Conifer Road, Yellow Jacket Road, Shulerville Road, Halfway Creek Road, State Hwy 45, and US Hwy 17

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/10/2022
2
Decision
04/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2023 (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
Light Source Communications, LLCDecision Signed Date: 04/24/2023
ForestsFrancis Marion and Sumter National Forests
DistrictsFrancis Marion Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management