North Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation Fiber Optic Utility Corridors
30 yr permit(s) requested by North AR Electric Cooperative to occupy and maintain fiber optic corridors across NFS lands. Involves continued use in existing corridors and a new 12.3 mile corridor to provide high speed internet to Big Flat, AR
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Existing NAEC utility corridors in Stone and Baxter Counties. Proposed new corridor on the east side of Hwy 341 in Baxter County.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 02/22/2023 |
| Comment Period | 02/23/2023 |
| Objection Period Start | 05/03/2023 |
| Decision | 07/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 08/2023 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Sylamore Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation Fiber Optic Utility Corridors
Decision Signed Date: 07/06/2023
Forests:
Ozark-St. Francis National Forests
Districts:
Sylamore Ranger District
States:
Arkansas
Counties:
Baxter; Stone
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Kenney Smedley
1001 East Main
Mtn View, AR 72560
479-284-3150
kenney.smedley@usda.gov
Last Updated: 7/10/2023