Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) |
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Report Contents (click to jump to a section) : - Projects Occurring Nationwide - R9 - Eastern Region, Huron-Manistee National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R9 - Eastern Region, Huron-Manistee National Forest, Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R9 - Eastern Region, Huron-Manistee National Forest, Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R9 - Eastern Region, Huron-Manistee National Forest, Huron Shores Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R9 - Eastern Region, Huron-Manistee National Forest, Mio Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) | |||||
Projects Occurring Nationwide |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Gypsy Moth Management in the United States: A Cooperative Approach EIS |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/19/2008 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 10/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 |
01/2013 |
Noel Schneeberger 610-557-4121 nschneeberger@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The USDA Forest Service and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service are analyzing a range of strategies for controlling gypsy moth damage to forests and trees in the United States.
Web Link: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/wv/eis/ |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide. | |||||
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Land Management Planning Rule EIS |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders | Completed | Actual: 03/23/2012 | 08/2012 |
Brenda Halter-Glenn 202-260-9400 bhalterglenn@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Department of Agriculture proposes to promulgate a new planning rule, which will set out the process for development, revision, and amendment of National Forest System land management plans.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/planningrule |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Agency-wide Rule. | |||||
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Huron-Manistee National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) |
R9 - Eastern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Mio/Harrisville/Tawas - MichCon Consolidation and Reissuance of Gas Pipeline Authorization CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Patricia Thompson 989-826-3252 pthompson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reissuance of special use authorization and consolidation of existing gas pipeline rights-of-way (ROW), use and maintenance in Alcona, Iosco, Ogemaw, and Oscoda Counties in the Huron-Manistee National Forests
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsm8_046426.pdf |
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| Location: UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District, Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona, Iosco, Ogemaw, Oscoda. LEGAL - Sec. 30-31, T28N, R9E in Alcona Cnty; sec. 1,2, & 10, T23N, R8E in Iosco Cnty; sec. 6 & 7, T24N, R3E in Ogemaw Cnty:sec. 6, 7, 18, 19, 29, 30, 31, & 32, T25N, R3E and sec 31,T 26N, R3E in Oscoda Cnty. ROW are located along F-41, 6 miles north of Lincoln, MI in Alocna Cnty; along S River Rd and SW from Foot Site Village in Iosco Cnty; along M-33 inOscoda & Ogemaw Counties. | |||||
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Road Maintenance and Streambank Stabilization on the Manistee National Forest CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management - Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 | 09/2012 |
Chris Riley 231-723-2211 criley01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Replace or remove culverts to provide for upstream fish passage-decommission portion of FR 8755. Stabilize Pere Marquette River stream bank to protect South Branch Road. Maintain Robinson Road surface to reduce sediment eroding into Tippy Pond.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38865 |
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| Location: UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District, Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Wexford, Lake, Manistee, Oceana. T15N R15Wn Sec 26/35 ; T14N R15W Sec 2/11; T14N R15W Sec 11; T14N R15W Sec 23; T18N R13W Sec 30; andT21N R11W Sec 20/21. | |||||
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Huron-Manistee National Forest, Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R9 - Eastern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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AT&T Telephone Fiber Optic Special Use Permit CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/23/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
07/2012 |
Judith Skiera 231-723-6121 ext. 3101 jskiera@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reissue a special use permit to ATT for the operation and maintenance of fiber optic line. The permit will be issued for a period of 10 years and will cover ~12.39 acres.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36259 |
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| Location: UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Lake, Newaygo. Various locations in Newaygo and Lake Counties. The permit area is approximately 12.39 acres. | |||||
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Anton Private Road Easement CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/02/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
07/2012 |
Kathy Bietau 231-745-4631 kbietau@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Antons have submitted an application for a private road easement across National Forest land to access their property. No other reasonable means of access exist. The area requested is 1,450 feet x 16 feet or .53 acres.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38880 |
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| Location: UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Newaygo. An unclassified Forest Service road in the NW1/4 NW1/4, Section 25, Everett Township, Newaygo County, Michigan. | |||||
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Carr Telephone Fiber Optic Special Use Permit Reissuance CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/23/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
07/2012 |
Judith Skiera 231-723-6121 ext. 3101 jskiera@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reissue a special use permit to Carr Telephone Company for the operation and maintenance of fiber optic line. The permit will be issued for a period of 10 years and will cover ~.32 acres.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36258 |
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| Location: UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - NE1/4 NE1/4 section 10, Lake Township (T17N, R14W), Lake County, MI. Go west on 56th Street from Baldwin to location. | |||||
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Cycle Conservation Club of Michigan non-competitive motorcycle (only) trail tour recreation event. CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 05/24/2012 | 06/2012 |
Kathy Bietau 231-745-4631 kbietau@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Cycle Conservation Club of Michigan has applied for a special-use permit to hold a two-day, non-competitive motorcycle (only) trail tour on the designated Horseshoe and Holton Motorcycle trails. The event is proposed for June 2nd and 3rd, 2012.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38453 |
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| Location: UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Muskegon, Oceana. Horseshoe and Holton Motorcycle Trails, Oceana and Muskegon Counties. | |||||
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Cypress Avenue Road Improvement CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/02/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
07/2012 |
Diane Walker 231-745-4631 dtwalker@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest has received a request from the Newaygo County Road Commission for a 33’ easement from the centerline of Cypress Avenue to allow for improvement of the existing road. The road would be maintained for passenger vehicle use.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38892 |
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| Location: UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Newaygo. SE¼ SE¼ SE¼, Section 4, Croton Township (T12N, R11W), Newaygo County, Michigan. The easement area is west of the centerline and measures approximately 660 feet x 33 feet or .5 acres. | |||||
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Great Lakes Energy Amendment #11 CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/02/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
07/2012 |
Diane Walker 231-745-4631 dtwalker@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Amend Great Lakes Energy's existing special use permit to allow the installation of underground electric line in two locations. Both projects would provide power to private landowners.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38750 |
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| Location: UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Lake, Newaygo. Sections 32-34, Pleasant Plains Township, Lake County and Section 25, Everett Township, Newaygo County. | |||||
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Great Lakes Energy Special Use Permit CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/23/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 |
09/2012 |
Diane Walker 231-745-4631 dtwalker@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Great Lakes Energy's current special use permit will expire 12/31/10. The project consists of issuance of a new special use permit for continued use of NFS lands for electric distribution and transmission lines.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32925 |
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| Location: UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Lake, Mason, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana. Multiple townships and counties on the Baldwin and White Cloud Districts. | |||||
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Infantryman's Challenge Recreation Special Use Event Permit CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 06/14/2012 | 07/2012 |
Kathy Bietau 231-745-4631 kbietau@fs.fed.us |
| Description: A recreation event that combines running, swimming, and an obstacle course. The event will begin on private property and will use locations on private and National Forest land. The event would be on July 28, 2012 with a maximum of 100 participants.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38450 |
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| Location: UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Lake. Sauble Twp (T19N R14W), sections 1, 11-14, 23, Lake County, MI. | |||||
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Michigan Consolidated Gas Special Use Permit Reissuance CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 06/06/2012 | 06/2012 |
Diane Walker 231-745-4631 dtwalker@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reissue expiring permits to Michigan Consolidated Gas Company for the continued use and maintenance of gas transmission pipeline corridors and associated improvements. Two separate permits will be combined and issued for a term of 30 years.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36253 |
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| Location: UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Lake, Mason, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana. LEGAL - Various locations in Muskegon, Oceana, Newaygo, Lake, and Mason counties for a total of 13.26 miles and/or 64.27 acres. Various locations in Muskegon, Oceana, Newaygo, Lake, and Mason counties for a total of 13.26 miles and/or 64.27 acres. | |||||
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Scotch Pine Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Fuels management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
John Huschke 231-745-4631 jhuschke@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Removal of approximately 400 acres of Scotch Pine, prescribed burning, and/or seeding to return the areas to a more natural state. The purpose is to improve wildlife habitat, reduce hazardous fuels, and control non-native invasive species.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31708 |
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| Location: UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana. LEGAL - Walkerville, Ferry, White Cloud, and Holton. Multiple locations on the southern end of the Manistee National Forest. | |||||
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Huron-Manistee National Forest, Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R9 - Eastern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Great Lakes Energy - Carter Easement CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/01/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 |
08/2012 |
Christopher Frederick 231-723-2211x3105 cfrederick@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Utility Easement for buried electric line within the existing FS road. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Mason. LEGAL - T20N, R15W, Section 12, Meade Township, Mason County, Michigan. South of Riverside Drive along the Little Manistee River. | |||||
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Henderson Oak Wilt Project CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) | Completed | Actual: 06/25/2012 | 06/2012 |
Matthew McQueen 231-723-2211 mmcqueen@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action would disrupt root grafts between infected and non-infected oak trees using a mechanical trencher to construct three temporary trenches to break root grafts and eliminate the spread of oak wilt.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39016 |
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| Location: UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Wexford. T21N, R11W, Section 30, Wexford County, Michigan. | |||||
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High Bridge North Country Trail Reroute CE |
- Recreation management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Ramona Venegas 231-723-2211, ext 3108 rvenegas@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Relocate existing trail away from eroding bank along the Big Manistee River.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37612 |
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| Location: UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - T22N, R14W, Section 28, NW 1/4; Dickson West Township, Manistee County, Michigan. East of Highbridge Road on the north bank of the Big Manistee River. | |||||
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Jake Veltman Road Easement CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Christopher Frederick 231-745-4631x3138 cfrederick@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue a 30 year road easement to Jack Veltman to access his private property in Section 28, T20N, R15W, Mason County, Michigan
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33604 |
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| Location: UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Mason. LEGAL - NE1/4SE1/4, Section 28, T20N, R15W, Meade Township, Mason County, Michigan. NE1/4SE1/4, Section 28, T20N, R15W, Meade Township, Mason County, Michigan. | |||||
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Manistee County Road Commission Road Easement off of West Pine Lake Road CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 03/16/2012 | 03/2012 |
Ramona Venegas 231-723-2211, ext 3108 rvenegas@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue Manistee County Road Commission a Road Easement for use and maintanance of Forest Road 9897 off of West Pine Lake Road, east of Gunn Road. FR 9897 is also a designated snowmobile trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37613 |
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| Location: UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - T21N, R14W, NW 1/4 Section 21, West part Norman Township, Manistee County, Michigan. FR 9897 East off of Udell Hills Road on West Pine Lake Road and east of Gunn Road, aka Gulley Road (back road to Pine Lake). | |||||
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Phillips Easement CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/15/2011 |
Expected:08/2012 |
08/2012 |
Ramona Venegas 231-723-2211-ext 3108 rvenegas@fs.fed.us |
| Description: 9-Year Temporary Road Permit | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - T21N, R13W, Section 2, Norman Township, Manistee County, Michigan. Northwest of Red Bridge. | |||||
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Sheep Dip Project EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 09/2012 |
Expected:07/2013 | 09/2013 |
Mark Herberger (231) 723-2211 mherberger@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Approximately 1097 acres of red pine treatments, 42 acres of hardwood treatments, 391 acres of aspen clearcuts, 337 acres of upland opening improvement, 21 acres of opening creation, road management, and invasive plant control. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Wexford. LEGAL - T21N, R 11W, Sections 4-9 and 16-21, Henderson Township; and T21N, R12W, Sections 1, 12-18, and 20-24, South Branch Township; Wexford County, Michigan. Between Caberfae Ski Area and Hoxeyville, north and south of M55. | |||||
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Huron-Manistee National Forest, Huron Shores Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R9 - Eastern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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06 Abbott Road and Pine River Warming Sheds, Re-Issuance of Special Use Permits CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management - Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 | 09/2012 |
Gordon Haase 989-739-0728 ext. 3021 ghaase@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Iosco County Parks and Recreation Commission maintain 2 warming shelters along Snowmobile Trails in Iosco County. The Forest proposes to continue to authorize these existing structures and the maintenance by the terms of a special use permit.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39743 |
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| Location: UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - Section 11, T24N R7E and Section 23 T24N R5E, Iosco County, Michigan. Two locations: From Rollways Road north of River Road turn left onto Abbott Road and a shelter. The Pine River Shelter is at the intersection of 4429 and SMT in Pine River area northof Bissonette. | |||||
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06 Camp Cedar Ridge Outfitter Guide and Canoe Storage CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management - Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 | 09/2012 |
Gordon Haase 989-739-0728 ext. 3021 ghaase@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Camp CedarRidge is a childrens camp on private lands that conduct "out of camp" activities at National Forest recreation sites. The Camp also maintains a seasonal canoe storage site for 6 canoes on Cooke Dam Road. Oufitter-Guide Auth.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39740 |
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| Location: UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - Section 21 of T24N R7E, Iosco County, Michigan. From River Road in Iosco County travel north along Cooke Dam Road, 2 miles to Gravel Point and Canoe Storage Site. | |||||
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06 Re-Issuance of the Cove, Parise, Pine Acres, Loon Bay, Consumers & other expiring dock permits. CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management - Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 | 09/2012 |
Gordon Haase 989-739-0728 ext. 3021 ghaase@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest has maintained a limited number of permits for private boat docking of personal boats, based upon historic use of the National Forest System lands. The Forest proposes to issue new permits for existing boat dock facilities.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39741 |
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| Location: UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - Sections 16, 21, 25 & 28 of T24N R7E, Oscoda Township, Iosco Couty, Michigan. 6 different locations along Cooke Dam Road, Pine Acres Road and the end of Appold Drive. | |||||
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06 Russell Jones Private Road Easement CE |
- Special use management - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/01/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 |
08/2012 |
Gordon Haase 989-739-0728 ext. 3021 ghaase@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue a 30 year private road easement for access to private lands of Russell Jones.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36304 |
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| Location: UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - Section 36 T24N R5E, Iosco County, Michigan. South on Britt Road from M65 to Russel Jones Property. | |||||
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06 Wurtsmith Air Force Base Monitoring Wells EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Watershed management - Special use management - Research and Development |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 | 09/2012 |
Gordon Haase 989-739-0728 ext. 3021 ghaase@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Air Force and and Department of Environmental Quality continue to request the installation of monitoring wells on National Forest System lands south of the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base. The Forest proposes to continue to authorize these.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39744 |
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| Location: UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - Sections 29, 30, 31 & 32 T24N R9E; Section36 T24N R8E, Iosco County, Michigan. From Perimeter Road west of Skeel Avenue teh monitoring well locations are near FS 2290 & 2291. | |||||
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Allband Fiber Optic Special Use Permit Amendment CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/04/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
07/2012 |
Patricia Thompson 989-826-3252 pthompson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Huron-Manistee National Forests recently issued a permit for use, occupancy, and maintenance of National Forest System lands regarding the Allband project. The Forest Service proposes to allow additional installation of fiber optic cable.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39212 |
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| Location: UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona. LEGAL - NW¼SW¼, SW¼SW¼, Section 5 and SW¼NW¼, NW¼SW¼, Section 8, T26N, R6E, Mitchell Township, Alcona County, Michigan. From the intersection of M-65 and M-72, just north of Curran, Michigan, go south approximately 5 miles to the intersection with Gross Pointe Road, then south to the M-72 east intersection. | |||||
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Canoer's Memorial Special Use Permit CE |
- Recreation management - Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/18/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
08/2012 |
Gordon Haase 989-739-0728 ext. 3021 ghaase@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue a new permit to replace the expiring special use permit to Oscoda Township authorizing the maintenance of the Canoer's Memorial, statue, only.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34666 |
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| Location: UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - Statue is at a recreation site in the NE NE Section 36 T24N R6E, Iosco County, Michigan Meridian. Located on the north side of River Road National Scenic Byway between Lumbermans Monument and Iargo Springs. | |||||
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Chadwick Forest Service Road 4707 Private Road Use Authorization CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/19/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 |
08/2012 |
Patricia Thompson 989-826-3252 pthompson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Huron-Manistee National Forests received an application from Jeffrey and Brenda Chadwick for year-round use and occasional maintenance of an existing Forest Service Road (FSR) 4707 on the Huron Shores (Tawas) RD to access their pvt rec property.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38200 |
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| Location: UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - SE¼NE¼, Section 33, T23N, R6E, Plainfield Township, Iosco County, Michigan. From Hale, MI go east on Esmond/Vaughn Rd approx 7 miles to Davison Rd, then west approx 0.75 mile to Greenwood Rd, then south approx 0.5 mile to FSR 4707. | |||||
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Corsair/Sand Lake EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Land management planning - Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Land ownership management - Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2012 |
Expected:04/2013 | 06/2013 |
Kari Vanderheuel 989-739-0728x3026 kvanderheuel@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This is a landscape management project that would include vegetative treatments such as oak habitat restoration, red pine thinning, underburning, fuelbreak creation and maintenance, wildlife habitat improvements, trail re-routes, and NNIS abatement. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - Township 22 North, Range 7 East. The project area is approximately five miles northwest of Tawas and approxmately seven miles east of Hale, Michigan. | |||||
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Harrisville Administrative Site Conveyance CE |
- Land ownership management - Facility management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Paul Salvatore 231-775-5023 psalvatore@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Conveyance of the Harrisville Administrative site through competitive sale or exchange. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona. LEGAL - Part of the SW1/4 of the NW1/4, Sec 13 T26N , R9E. City of Harrisville, approximately 3.73 acres. | |||||
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Huron Shores - Forest Service Private Road Use Authorizations, Alcona & Isoco County, Michigan CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 06/06/2012 | 06/2012 |
Patricia Thompson 989-826-3252 pthompson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Huron-Manistee National Forests received applications for year-round use and occasional maintenance of two existing FSRs by the Gunns and Roberts, located on the Harrisville Ranger District, Alcona Couonty, Michigan to access private parcels.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37325 |
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| Location: UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona, Iosco. LEGAL - NWSW, Section 36, T27N, R6E, Mitchell Twp & NESE, Sect 1, T25N, R7E, Mikado Twp Alcona Cnty, MI; NWNW, NENW, NWNE, SWNE, and SENE, Sec 22 & SWNW, SENW,Section 23, T23N, R7N, Wilbur Twp Iosco Cnty,MI. Harrisville, MI go W on M-72: go 18.5 miles to Kohler Rd then N 2 mi to Trask Lk then E .5 mile to Raymond Rd, then N .25 mile to FSR 4636; go 11 miles to Hubbard Lk Rd, S to F-30 then W .25 miles. F. | |||||
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Newman Forest Service Private Road/Trail Use CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:05/2012 | 06/2012 |
Patricia Thompson 989-826-3252 pthompson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Huron-Manistee National Forests received an application from Brent Newman for seasonal use and maintenance of an existing two-track trail located on the Huron Shores (Tawas) Ranger District to access his private property.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38198 |
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| Location: UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - SE¼SW¼, Section 23, T23N, R8E, Wilbur Township, Iosco County, Michigan. From Oscoda, MI go west on Au Sable Rd approx 3.5 miles to Old US 23, then SE approx 1.2 miles to FSR 4543, then south on 4543 to the end of the road and a trail off the cul-de-sac. | |||||
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Oscoda Township ATV Trail CE |
- Recreation management - Road management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/23/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 |
10/2012 |
Kari Vanderheuel 989-739-0728x3026 kvanderheuel@fs.fed.us |
| Description: To establish an ATV trail less than 50" to connect Forest Service ATV trails to state ATV trails. The trail would begin in Oscoda Township and link the existing Old Statehouse Trail on State of Michigan to Kings Corner Road, Iosco county, MI.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38460 |
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| Location: UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - Township 24N, Range 7E Sections 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and Township 24N, Range 6E Sections 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 23. ATV trail connects Michigan's Old Statehouse Trail to Kings Corner Road, Iosco County, MI. | |||||
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Oscoda Township Wells and Waterline Permit CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/18/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
08/2012 |
Gordon Haase 989-739-0728 ext. 3021 ghaase@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue a new permit to replace an expiring special use permit authorizing the continued use of existing public water wells, waterline and electric transmission lines, service road, electrical service pad, storage buildings and ancillary equipment.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34663 |
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| Location: UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - Linear Right of Way in Sections 4 and 5 of T23N R9E, Iosco County, Michigan Meridian. Linear right of way, just south of River Road, west of Grass Lake Road 16' by 2363' and east of Grass Lake Road 12' by 2653'. | |||||
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Huron-Manistee National Forest, Mio Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R9 - Eastern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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05 Reissue the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Detroit Organizational Camp Special Use Permit CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/19/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
07/2012 |
Patricia Thompson 989-826-3252 pthompson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Huron-Manistee National Forests, received a request from the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Detroit, a non-profit organization, for continued use and occupancy of National Forest System lands for an organizational camp on the Mio Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36921 |
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| Location: UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Oscoda. LEGAL - A portion of S½NE¼SW¼, N½SW¼SW¼, section 23, T25N, R2E, Big Creek Township, Oscoda County, Michigan. From Mio, MI, go S on M-33 approx 8 miles to Valley Rd, then West approx 1.5 miles to Forest Service Road 4380 and the entrance road to the camp. | |||||
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2012 Prescribed Fire and Planting Project CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/16/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
07/2012 |
Paul Lyden 989-826-3252 plyden@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Prescribed burning two areas which total approximately 40 acres for hazardous fuels reduction and planting a third area (that lies within Kirtland’s warbler critical habitat) which totals approximately 20 acres with jack pine. .
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36992 |
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| Location: UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Crawford, Oscoda. LEGAL - T25N, R3E, S18; T25N, R2E, S29; T25N,R1W, S14. Three locations in Oscoda and Crawford Counties, Michigan. | |||||
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Au Sable River Erosion Control Project CE |
- Recreation management - Watershed management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Philip Huber 989-826-3252 x3316 phuber@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Stabilize erosion sites along the Au Sable River in Oscoda County. Reduce sedimentation in fish spawning habitat. Provide safe visitor access at designated recreation sites on the river. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Oscoda. Multiple sites along the Au Sable River in Oscoda County. | |||||
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Bluer Private Road Use Easement CE |
- Special use management | Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Patricia Thompson 989 826-3252 pthompson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Allow continued year-round legal access to private property and maintenance of a road across NF system lands on an existing road/driveway and needed because of a change in private ownership. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Oscoda. LEGAL - T25N, R1E, Section 27. Private driveway off Rich Road, FSR 4423, approximately 1/4 mile from Valley Road. | |||||
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F-32 Project EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
Completed | Actual: 04/25/2012 | 06/2012 |
Philip Huber 989-826-3252 x3316 phuber@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Fuel reduction & vegetation management- (following acres are Approximate) thin 538 acres of R.Pine - prescribe burn 1894 acres- create & maintain 126 ac. of fuel breaks & 259 ac of Wildlife openings, create & Mainatin 142 ac barrens, 84 ac aspen cc
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33906 |
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| Location: UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Oscoda. National Forest Systems lands in Mentor Township, Oscoda County, Michigan. | |||||
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Harbauer Road Use Authorization CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Patricia Thompson 989-826-3252 pthompson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Mr. Harbauer requested use of an existing road to access private property. The request would include maintenance and snowplowing of the road. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Oscoda. LEGAL - E 1/2 Section 5, T26N, R2E, Big Creek Township. Existing two track off of Mapes Road approx. 2 miles from M72. | |||||
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Mio - FSR 4396 Private Road Use and Maintenance Authorization CE |
- Special use management - Road management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Patricia Thompson 989-826-3252 pthompson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Huron-Manistee National Forests received an application for year-round use and maintenance of an existing undesignated road (4396) to access private inholdings on the Mio Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/hmnf/pages/PlanningandProjects/nepa.htm |
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| Location: UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Ogemaw. LEGAL - S½SW¼NE¼, Section 5, T24N, R3E, Rose Township, Ogemaw County, Michigan. From the intersection of Beechwood Road and Mayhew Rd go east on Mayhew approx, one half mile to a driveway. Go north on the drive approx. one-half mile to National Forest sytem lands and FSR 4396. | |||||
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Mio / Harrisville - Verizon Fiber Optics Telecommunication Authorization CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Patricia Thompson 989-826-3252 pthompson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Verizon's Telecommunication authorization expired. Forest Service Direction requires fiber optic rights-of-way be authorized under a seperate permit. An addition to the exisiting lines is also included.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/hmnf/pages/PlanningandProjects/mio.htm |
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| Location: UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona, Crawford, Oscoda. LEGAL - In several sections along M-18, M-72, M-33. Located in T27N, R5E in Alcona Cnty; T25N, R1-2W, & T26N, R1W.in Crawford Cnty; T25N, R3E, T26N, R1-3E, & T27N, R4E in Oscoda Cnty. | |||||
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Mio/Harrisville - Verizon Copper Wire Telecommunication Authorization Reissuance CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Patricia Thompson 989-826-3252 pthompson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Allow the continued use and maintenance of existing National Forest System land rights-of-way (ROW) for buried copper wire telecommunications only. Fiber optic ROWs are split out into a seperate authorization. Current permit has expired.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/hmnf/pages/PlanningandProjects/mio.htm |
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| Location: UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona, Crawford, Ogemaw, Oscoda. LEGAL - In various sections in the above Townships mostly located within road ROWs. Located in T26N, R 5-8E, T27N, R5-6E, & T28N, R9E in Alcona County, T25N, R1-2W, and T26N, R1-2W in Crawford County &T25N, R1-3E, T26N, R1-4E, T27N,R4E in Oscoda County; T24N, R3E in Ogemaw County. | |||||
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Reissue Rights-of-way Authorizations for Merit Energy Company, CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/19/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 |
08/2012 |
Patricia Thompson 989-826-3252 pthompson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Huron-Manistee National Forests received an application from Merit Energy Company (Merit) for continued use, and maintenance of National Forest System lands for existing pipeline flowlines/injection lines and electrical power and monitoring ROWs
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37483 |
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| Location: UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Oscoda. LEGAL - Portions of sections 14, 15, 16, 23, 24, and 25, T25N, R2E, Big Creek Township, Oscoda County, Michigan and sections 29, 30, 32, 33, and 34, T25N, R3E, Mentor Township, Oscoda County, Michigan. From the intersection of M-33 and Hughes Lake Road, go east on Hughes Lake Road approx 1.8 miles to the Merit production facility and follow the ROWs nw and e-se. | |||||
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USA & State South Branch Well 1-8 EIS |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 03/12/2010 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2012 |
Expected:06/2013 |
12/2013 |
Kenneth Arbogast 231-775-5023 karbogast@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to drill an exploratory well and associated infrastructure including production facitlity and flowlines if proponet determines the well could produce a commercial product.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30028 |
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| Location: UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Crawford. LEGAL - T25N, R1W, Sections 7, 8, 9. South Branch Township in Crawford County. | |||||
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