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 Exclusion | 32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Virginia Coalfield Coalition Fiberoptic Cable Project | Decision Signed Date: 05/30/2013 |
| Forests | George Washington and Jefferson National Forest |
| Districts | Clinch Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |