Categorical Exclusion Developing Proposal

2026 Conecuh PowerSouth Fiber Amendment

National Forests in Alabama Covington, Alabama Conecuh Ranger District

PowerSouth submitted proposal to update the existing transmission line by replacing (1) Overhead Ground Wire (OHGW) wire with (1) Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) within an existing ROW. This project is ~1.45 miles (17.57 acres). To view: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/wz6b8ohek6b27on8ejys0n0s6hyydm6e

Location

Located on the Conecuh Ranger District; Township 1N, Range 15E, Sections 9, 11, 12 & Township 1N, Range 16E, Section 4, Covington County, AL.

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
5/7/2026
2
Finding/Decision Date

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionUSDA-27d-USFS
Special use management