Decision Memo Completed

Aerial Fiber Installation Project

Monongahela National Forest Pocahontas, West Virginia Marlinton Ranger District

The Pocahontas County Commission is proposing to install 49 miles of aerial fiber along existing utility poles to provide broadband service to local businesses and residents.

Location

Aerial fiber will be installed along existing utility poles crossing approximately 0.5 mile over three sections of Forest Service property in Pocahontas County.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/01/2023
2
Decision
12/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Aerial Fiber Installation Project Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 12/04/2023
ForestsMonongahela National Forest
DistrictsMarlinton Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management