Decision Memo Completed

Bay Springs Telephone Co./TEC/Fiber Smith Fiber Optic Installation

National Forests in Mississippi Smith, Mississippi Bienville Ranger District

Bay Springs/TEC/Fiber Smith is requesting to amend and add new installation to the existing permit authorization. The proposed project will be funded by the National Tele-communication and Information Administration (NTIA) program

Location

T3N, R6E SECTION 10, 11, 12, 13, 14; T3N, R7E SECTION 6, 7; T4N R6E SECTION 11, 12, 13, 14, 23, 24; T4N R7E SECTION 3, 5, 8, 17, 25, 26, 29, 31, 35, 36; T4N R8E SECTION 7, 32; T5N R7E SECTION 32.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/11/2025
2
Decision
08/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2025 (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
Bay Springs Telephone Co./TEC/Fiber Smith Fiber Optic InstallationDecision Signed Date: 08/26/2025
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management