Environmental Assessment Completed

Zayo Fiber Optic Line Project

Monongahela National Forest Frederick; Hardy; Tucker, Virginia; West Virginia George Washington and Jefferson National Forest All Units

This proposal includes the installation of 7 miles (4.5 acres of impact) of fiberoptic telecommunications line in Tucker & Hardy, County West Virginia and Frederick County, Virginia on both the Monongahela and the George Washington National Forest.

Location

Tracts 1403M, 113, 332-I and 1403L in Tucker County, WV. Tracts P-135, G-1067, P-66 and P-64 in Hardy County, WV. Tracts P-73 and P-404 in Frederick County, VA.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/22/2021
2
Comment Period
06/22/2021
3
Objection Period Start
08/09/2021
4
Decision
09/2021 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
10/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Zayo Fiber Optic Line ProjectDecision Signed Date: 09/29/2021
ForestsGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest; Monongahela National Forest
DistrictsLee Ranger District; Cheat Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management