Decision Memo Completed

Bay Spring Fiber Optic Installation

National Forests in Mississippi Smith, Mississippi Bienville Ranger District

Bay Springs Telephone Company has requested permission to install a fiber optic line on Bienville National Forest System lands in order to improve internet service to local residents.

Location

Smith County, Mississippi areas affected by this request: Section 32, Township 4 North, Range 8 East.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/15/2016
2
Comment Period
02/29/2016
3
Decision
08/2016 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2016 (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
Bay Spring Fiber Optic InstallationDecision Signed Date: 08/01/2016
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management