Decision Memo Completed

Windstream Fiber Optic Upgrade Highway 9/10 Special Use

Ouachita National Forest Perry, Arkansas Jessieville Ranger District

Use authorization for upgrade of existing telecommunication facilities on national forest land along Highway 9/10 in Perry Co., AR. Re-issue existing use agreement to Windstream Arkansas LLC, as successor in interest to Alltel Corporation.

Location

C-1402, Huston Watershed & C-1418, Upper Maumelle Watershed; Winona Unit, Jessieville-Winona-Fourche RD, Ouachita NF

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/01/2010
2
Decision
01/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2011 (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
Special Use for Telecommunication Facilities Windstream Fiber Optic UpgradeDecision Signed Date: 01/06/2011
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsWinona Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionS 4 & 15, T3N, R17W and S 33 & 34, T4N, R17W; Perry County, Arkansas
Special use management