Decision Memo Completed

Eastex Telephone Co-Op Inc. SUP Amendment: Butch Arthur Rd. & FM 945

National Forests and Grasslands in Texas San Jacinto, Texas Sam Houston Ranger District

Amend an existing Special Use Permit to add approximately 2.78 miles of new fiber optic line in compartments 87, 95 & 96. The permit will add two new sections of line, both in existing ROW's (FM 945 & Butch Arthur Rd.)

Location

FM 945 ROW N. approximately 2 miles north of State Highway 150 and Butch Arthur Rd. ROW approximately 2.5 miles south of SH 150.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/29/2014
2
Decision
11/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2014 (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 Telephond Co-Op SUP Amendment: Butch Arthur Rd. & FM 945Decision Signed Date: 11/24/2014 Legal Notice Date: 11/24/2014
ForestsNational Forests In Texas
DistrictsSam Houston Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTracts: J-1b, J-1f, & J-837
Special use management