Decision Memo Completed

Virginia Coal Field Coalition Fiberoptic Cable

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Wise, Virginia Clinch Ranger District

VCC plans to install fiberoptic cable across National Forest land on the Clinch Ranger District. Three different segments of cable are planned and will be placed in existing utiltiy corridors.

Location

Segment 1 - Eagle Knob to Norton, 2 - 4017 ' along Rt. 72 north of Jaybird Branch Rd., 3 - 4115' along Rt. 72 between Retford and Mosswood.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/01/2013
2
Comment Period
04/05/2013
3
Decision
05/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2013 (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
Virginia Coalfield Coalition Fiberoptic Cable ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/30/2013
ForestsGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest
DistrictsClinch Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management