The Forest Service proposes to authorize Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) to install approximately 5.79 miles of underground fiber optic cable on National Forest System (NFS) lands within the existing US 71 Highway corridor.
Location
Within existing highway corridor along Highway 71 between Mena and Y city Arkansas
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/29/2021
2
Comment Period
11/29/2021
3
Decision
08/2022 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2022 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| AECC Fiber optic cable installation US Highway 71 | Decision Signed Date: 08/05/2022 |
| Forests | Ouachita National Forest |
| Districts | Mena Ranger District; Poteau Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |