American Electric Power (AEP) proposes to cross approximately 3.7 miles of National Forest land as part of the AEP Grayson County Broadband Project and a special use permit is needed for access, operations, and maintenance.
Location
The proposed underground fiber will be installed for approximately 3.7 miles along the east shoulder of Route 21 into Wythe County and stops approximately 0.6 miles south of the intersection with Lanter Road (Route 773).
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/17/2021
2
Comment Period
11/17/2021
3
Objection Period Start
12/06/2022
4
Decision
02/2023 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
03/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| AEP Grayson County Broadband Project | Decision Signed Date: 02/22/2023 |
| Forests | George Washington and Jefferson National Forest |
| Districts | Mount Rogers National Recreation Area |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |