2024 Highway 78 Fiber Project Special Use
Placement of buried (2) 1.50-inch duct containing 288ct fiber optic cable via plow and directional bore at a depth of 36 inches and a crossing at a depth of 48 inches with handhole placements.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Project is located along Highway 78 T16S R9E Sec 12 and T16S R10E Sec 7.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/28/2025 |
| Decision | 05/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Shoal Creek Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
2024 Highway 78 Fiber Project Special Use
Decision Signed Date: 05/29/2025
Forests:
National Forests in Alabama
Districts:
Shoal Creek Ranger District
States:
Alabama
Counties:
Clay
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Gregory Scull
45 Highway 281
Heflin, AL 36264
256-463-2273
gregory.l.scull@usda.gov
Last Updated: 6/4/2025