Decision Memo Completed

2024 Highway 78 Fiber Project Special Use

National Forests in Alabama Clay, Alabama Shoal Creek Ranger District

Placement of buried (2) 1.50-inch duct containing 288ct fiber optic cable via plow and directional bore at a depth of 36 inches and a crossing at a depth of 48 inches with handhole placements.

Location

Project is located along Highway 78 T16S R9E Sec 12 and T16S R10E Sec 7.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/28/2025
2
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2025 (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
2024 Highway 78 Fiber Project Special UseDecision Signed Date: 05/29/2025
ForestsNational Forests in Alabama
DistrictsShoal Creek Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management