Decision Memo Completed

Windstream Communications Fiber Optic Cable Special Use Permit Amendments

National Forests and Grasslands in Texas Angelina; Sabine; San Augustine; Shelby, Texas Sabine Ranger District

Windtream is proposing to add fiber optic cable line to existing road and utility right-of-ways to bring broadband internet service to rural areas funded by the Connect America Fund. No timber removal will occur.

Location

Along various existing road and utility corridors on the Angelina and Sabine National Forest.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/21/2016
2
Decision
04/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2016 (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
Windstream Communications Fiber Optic Cable Special Use Permit SNFDecision Signed Date: 04/21/2016
ForestsNational Forests In Texas
DistrictsAngelina Ranger District; Sabine Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management