Decision Memo Completed

Windstream Communication - Sabinetown & Lowe's Creek Fiber Optic Cable Project

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

Bury 17,908' of fiber optic cable along FM 83, FM 3382 and SH 21 for the purpose of providing telephone and high speed internet service to the East TX communities of Sabinetown and Lowe's Creek.

Location

SNF: adjacent to FM 83 in Compartments 78 & 80; adjacent to FM 3382 in Compartment 79 and adjacent to SH 21 in Compartment 76.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/14/2012
2
Comment Period
05/08/2012
3
Decision
06/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2012 (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
Special Use Permit Windstream Communicatons Fiber Optics Cable C 76,78-80Decision Signed Date: 06/20/2012
ForestsNational Forests In Texas
DistrictsSabine Ranger District
Special use management