Decision Memo Completed

Bellsouth Fiber Optic Project amendment 23

Kisatchie National Forest Natchitoches, Louisiana Winn Ranger District

BellSouth has requested an amendment to permit# CAT35 for replacement of copper cable to fiber optic in an existing ROW. They are requesting to place fiber cable from US Hwy 156 to 197 Ash. St.

Location

T11N R5W sec 1,2,12 and T12N R5W sec 27,28,29,34,35

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/22/2021
2
Decision
12/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2021 (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
Bellsouth Fiber Optic Project amendment 23Decision Signed Date: 12/15/2021
ForestsKisatchie National Forest
DistrictsWinn Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management