AECC Fiber optic cable installation US Highway 71
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.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Within existing highway corridor along Highway 71 between Mena and Y city Arkansas
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 10/29/2021 |
| Comment Period | 11/29/2021 |
| Decision | 08/2022 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2022 (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:
Mena Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
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
States:
Arkansas
Counties:
Polk; Scott
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Jake Cowart
1603 Highway 71 North
Mena, AR 71953
706-745-6928 ext 119
jake.cowart@usda.gov
Last Updated: 2/9/2023