Decision Memo Completed

Arkwest Communications Cable Upgrade

Ouachita National Forest Yell, Arkansas Mena Ranger District

replacement of existing copper telephone wire with more modern fiber optic cables in the Buffton phone exchange, at Township 2 North Range 26 West Section 11, and Township 2 North, Range 25 West, and Section 4, 5, and 6 in Yell County

Location

Township 2 North Range 26 West Section 11, and Township 2 North, Range 25 West, and Section 4, 5, and 6 in Yell County

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/07/2017
2
Comment Period
06/22/2017
3
Decision
06/2017 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Arkwest Communications Cable UpgradeDecision Signed Date: 06/23/2017
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsMena Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management