Decision Memo Completed

Tallahatchie Valley EPA Aerial Fiber Project

National Forests in Mississippi Yalobusha, Mississippi Holly Springs Ranger District

Holly Springs RD proposes to issue a special use authorization for installation of 11.19 mi. of fiber optic cable on existing electrical transmission line utility poles in Yalobusha Co., MS

Location

The project area occurs in Yalobusha Co., east of I-55; south of County Road 211; along and north of MS Hwy 7; and west of Coffeeville, MS.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/11/2023
2
Decision
03/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2023 (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
Tallahatchie Valley EPA Aerial Fiber ProjectDecision Signed Date: 03/15/2023
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHolly Springs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT25N R5E Sec 20, 29-34; T24N R4E Sec 12-13; and T24N R5E Sec 3-7, 22, 26-27, 34-35
Special use management