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 Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Aerial Fiber Installation Project Decision Memo | Decision Signed Date: 12/04/2023 |
| Forests | Monongahela National Forest |
| Districts | Marlinton Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |