Decision Memo Completed

French Broad Electric Fiberoptic Installation Project

National Forests in North Carolina Madison, North Carolina Appalachian Ranger District

This project proposes to install (via lashing to existing French Broad Electric utility lines, no ground disturbance) approximately 4.4 miles (approximately 5 acres with a 10 foot special use permit width) of fiberoptic telecommunication line.

Location

This is located in Madison County on Appalachian Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/15/2021
2
Decision
11/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2022 (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
French Broad Electric Fiberoptic Installation ProjectDecision Signed Date: 11/18/2021
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsAppalachian Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management