Ocala National Forest Broadband Upgrade Project
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.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Lake and Marion County alongside Kismet Road, highway 19, state road 40, and county road 42
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/07/2025 |
| Decision | 08/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 08/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
National Forests In Florida All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Ocala National Forest Broadband Upgrade Project
Decision Signed Date: 08/20/2025
Forests:
National Forests In Florida
Districts:
Seminole Ranger District; Wakulla Ranger District
States:
Florida
Counties:
Lake; Marion
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Thomas Craig
325 John Knox Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32303
304-257-4488
thomas.craig@usda.gov
Last Updated: 8/21/2025