Bay Springs Fiber Optic Installation
Bay Springs Telephone Company has requested permission to install a fiber optic line on Bienville National Forest System lands on existing telephone poles and buried cable lines in order to improve internet service to local residents.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Smith County, MS - T4N-R9E, Section 26, 35, and 36; T3N-R9E, Sections 1,2,3,4; T3N-R8E, Section 11; T4N-R9E, Sections 35. Jasper County, MS - T3N-R10E Section 6
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 08/07/2023 |
| Decision | 10/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2023 (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:
Bienville Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Project Decision Information
Bay Springs Fiber Optic Installation
Decision Signed Date: 10/24/2023
Forests:
National Forests In Mississippi
Districts:
Bienville Ranger District
States:
Mississippi
Counties:
Jasper; Smith
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
Use the widget below to browse documents associated with this project. Cookies must be enabled to use this tool.
If you are using a mobile device, the setting for "Allow cross-website tracking" must also be enabled to view the documents. You do not need to sign up or login to Box to view documents, but if you have difficulty accessing the documents on a mobile device, you may choose to sign up for a free account, download the app to your device and log in to ensure that you can open the documents.
Alternatively, these documents can be accessed on the Pinyon Public website: View Documents on Pinyon Public
Christina Harper
3473 Hwy. 35S
Forest, MS 39074
601-469-3811
christina.harper@usda.gov
Last Updated: 11/24/2023