Federal authorization to cross National Forest land is needed to allow for the construction of an interconnecting waterline that will provide water service to over 400 residential customers in Bland / Rocky Gap and along the Route 42 corridor.
Location
The project is located between Bastian and Bland, Virginia, west of I-77. Portions of this work will occur on USFS lands on Brushy Mountain in Bland County
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/24/2023
2
Comment Period
12/06/2023
3
Decision
03/2024 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
04/2024 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Bland County Water System Improvements Project | Decision Signed Date: 03/04/2024 |
| Forests | George Washington and Jefferson National Forest |
| Districts | Eastern Divide Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |