Decision Memo Completed

East Mississippi EPA Aerial Fiber Project

National Forests in Mississippi Winston, Mississippi Tombigbee Ranger District

The Tombigbee Ranger District proposes to issue a special use authorization for installation of 12.6 mi. of fiber optic cable on existing electrical transmission line utility poles in Winston Co., MS

Location

The project area occurs in Winston Co., along existing powerlines, within approximately 12 miles northeast of Louisville, MS.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/25/2023
2
Decision
06/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2023 (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
East Mississippi EPA Aerial Fiber ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/06/2023
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsTombigbee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT15N R12E Sec 3; T16N R12E Sec 21-22, 27, 33-35; T16N R13E Sec 2-3, 5-6, 20-24, 26-28, 32, 35; and T16N R14E Sec 3, 8-10, 16-19, 21, 28, 33.
Special use management