Decision Memo Completed

Haywood Electric Scaly Mountain Fiber Optic Project

National Forests in North Carolina Macon, North Carolina National Forests In North Carolina All Units

Issue a special use authorization issued to Haywood Electric Membership Corporation to improve telecommunication service by hanging approximately 8,100 feet of new fiber optic line telecommunication line in the Scaly Mountain area of Macon County, NC

Location

Scaly Mountain area of Macon County, NC, on the Nantahala Ranger District

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/18/2021
2
Decision
07/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Haywood Electric Scaly Mountain Fiber Optic ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/12/2021
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsNantahala Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management