Decision Memo Completed

Bay Springs Telephone Co./TEC/Delta Fiber Aerial Fiber Optic Installation Project

National Forests in Mississippi Jasper; Newton, Mississippi Bienville Ranger District

Bay Springs Telephone Company/TEC/Delta Fiber is requesting to amend an existing authorization to install aerial fiber optic on existing Southern Pine Electric power poles within an existing right-of-way.

Location

The project area is located in Newton County in T5N R10E Section 27-28 and in Jasper County, MS in T4N R10E Section 3.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/28/2025
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/Delta Fiber Aerial Fiber Optic Installation ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/26/2025
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management