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 Exclusion | 32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Ocala National Forest Broadband Upgrade Project | Decision Signed Date: 08/20/2025 |
| Ocala National Forest Broadband Upgrade Project Charter Communications Pt1 | Decision Signed Date: 12/19/2025 |
| Forests | National Forests In Florida |
| Districts | Seminole Ranger District; Wakulla Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |