Decision Memo Completed

Ocala National Forest Broadband Upgrade Project

National Forests in Florida Lake; Marion, Florida National Forests In Florida All Units

The purpose of the project is to evaluate whether to grant Charter Communications and Centurylink of Florida a special use permit to operate along road rights a way on the Ocala National Forest.

Location

Lake and Marion County alongside Kismet Road, highway 19, state road 40, and county road 42

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/07/2025
2
Decision
12/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Ocala National Forest Broadband Upgrade ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/20/2025
Ocala National Forest Broadband Upgrade Project Charter Communications Pt1Decision Signed Date: 12/19/2025
ForestsNational Forests In Florida
DistrictsSeminole Ranger District; Wakulla Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management