30 yr permit(s) requested by North AR Electric Cooperative to occupy and maintain fiber optic corridors across NFS lands. Involves continued use in existing corridors and a new 12.3 mile corridor to provide high speed internet to Big Flat, AR
Location
Existing NAEC utility corridors in Stone and Baxter Counties. Proposed new corridor on the east side of Hwy 341 in Baxter County.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/22/2023
2
Comment Period
02/23/2023
3
Objection Period Start
05/03/2023
4
Decision
07/2023 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
08/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| North Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation Fiber Optic Utility Corridors | Decision Signed Date: 07/06/2023 |
| Forests | Ozark-St. Francis National Forests |
| Districts | Sylamore Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |