Decision Memo Completed

Eastex Telephone Co. FM 2694 & FM 3471 Fiber Optics Cable Project

National Forests and Grasslands in Texas Shelby, Texas Sabine Ranger District

Eastex Telephone Co is proposing to install via horizonal directional drilling 42,800 ft of fiber optics cable within the cleared right of way of FM 2694 & FM 3471, Sabine N.F.

Location

Sabine National Forest, Compartments 15, 16, 18, & 19.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/03/2011
2
Decision
09/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Eastex Telephone Cooperative, Inc.Fiber Optics Cable Special Use PermitDecision Signed Date: 09/26/2011
ForestsNational Forests In Texas
DistrictsSabine Ranger District
Special use management