Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) |
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Report Contents (click to jump to a section) : - Projects Occurring Nationwide - R9 - Eastern Region, Hiawatha National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) - R9 - Eastern Region, Hiawatha National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R9 - Eastern Region, Hiawatha National Forest, Manistique Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R9 - Eastern Region, Hiawatha National Forest, Munising Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R9 - Eastern Region, Hiawatha National Forest, Rapid River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R9 - Eastern Region, Hiawatha National Forest, Sault Ste. Marie Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R9 - Eastern Region, Hiawatha National Forest, St. Ignace 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 12/2011 |
Expected:01/2012 |
01/2012 |
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 |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/25/2011 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2011 |
Expected:12/2011 |
12/2011 |
Larry Hayden 202-205-1559 lhayden@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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Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Lands. EIS |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 08/27/2010 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/2011 |
Expected:12/2011 |
01/2012 |
Glen Stein 208-869-5405 gstein@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service will prepare a programmatic environmental impact statement for the continued nationwide aerial application of fire retardant on National Forest System lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/retardant/index.html |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide. | |||||
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Hiawatha National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) |
R9 - Eastern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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2011 Reissuance of Expired Special Use Permits CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/14/2011 |
Expected:11/2011 |
12/2011 |
Susan Alexander 906-789-3327 smalexander@fs.fed.us |
| Description: There are 15 special use permits expiring in 2011. The permits are for 3 directional signs, 10 roads, and 1 water storage tank.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36172 |
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| Location: UNIT - Hiawatha National Forest All Units. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Schoolcraft, Alger, Chippewa, Delta, Mackinac. Permits are located on both the Eastside and Westside of the Forest. | |||||
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Treatment of Non-native Invasive Plants EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/23/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/2011 |
Expected:01/2012 |
05/2012 |
Mary Maercklein 906-474-6442 ext. 117 mmaercklein@fs.fed.us |
| Description: HNF proposes to use mechanical, manual, chemical and biological techniques, either singly or in combination, to treat and control Non-native Invasive Plant infestations on approx. 5,000 acres of FS land across the entire HNF
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=29346 |
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| Location: UNIT - Hiawatha National Forest All Units. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Schoolcraft, Alger, Chippewa, Delta, Mackinac. On National Forest System lands across the entire Hiawatha National Forest. | |||||
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Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) O&M Plan CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2011 |
Expected:11/2011 | 12/2011 |
Susan Alexander 906-789-3327 smalexander@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The development of an operation and maintenance (O&M) plan for the existing powerline corridor that crosses National Forest land. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Hiawatha National Forest All Units. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Schoolcraft, Alger, Chippewa, Delta, Mackinac. The powerline corridor is found on the Westside and the Eastside of the Hiawatha National Forest. | |||||
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Hiawatha 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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American Transmission Company (ATC) - 6904/6905 Powerline Rebuild EA |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/19/2011 |
Expected:11/2011 |
01/2012 |
Lyn Hyslop 906-643-7900 lhyslop@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Rebuild and up grade of an existing powerline from St. Ignace, MI to Rudyard, MI. The upgrade will increase the voltage from 69 volts to a 138KV transmission line.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=29911 |
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| Location: UNIT - St. Ignace Ranger District, Sault Ste. Marie Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Chippewa, Mackinac. LEGAL - T43N R3W, S. 12-14, 22, 23, 33, 34; T42N R3W S 4, 8, 17-19, 30, 31; T41N R4W S 1, 12, 13, 24, 25, 36; T40N R4W S 1, 12. Powerline corridor is found on the Eastside of the Hiawatha National Forest. The 6904/6905 Line Corridor is from St. Ignace, MI to Rudyard, MI. | |||||
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Cloverland Electric Company Operation and Maintenance Plan CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2011 |
Expected:11/2011 | 12/2011 |
Susan Alexander 906-789-3327 smalexander@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Developing the Operation and Maintenance Plan for the powerline corridor. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - St. Ignace Ranger District, Sault Ste. Marie Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Chippewa, Mackinac. The project is located in Chippewa and Mackinac counties, Eastside of the Hiawatha National Forest. | |||||
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East Red Pine III EA |
- Forest products | Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Mary Maercklein 906-474-6442 ext. 117 mmaercklein@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Thinning red pine stands throughout the Eastside of the Hiawatha National Forest. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - St. Ignace Ranger District, Sault Ste. Marie Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Chippewa, Mackinac. Throughout the Eastside of the Hiawatha National Forest. | |||||
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Eastside Timber Stand Improvement CE |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/18/2011 |
Expected:10/2011 |
07/2013 |
Marjorie Allmaras 906-643-7900 mallmaras@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Pre-commercial thinning on approximately 1,348 acres and pruning on about 3,474 acres.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35681 |
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| Location: UNIT - St. Ignace Ranger District, Sault Ste. Marie Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Chippewa, Mackinac. Located on scattered stands throughout the Westside of the Hiawatha National Forest. | |||||
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Merit Network Fiber Optic Cable EA |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/07/2011 |
Expected:01/2012 |
03/2012 |
Anne Davy 906-789-3335 adavy@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Installation of a buried and overhead fiber optic cable along the existing road right-of-ways for approximately 24 miles.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35637 |
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| Location: UNIT - Rapid River Ranger District, Manistique Ranger District, St. Ignace Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Schoolcraft, Delta, Mackinac. The fiber optic corridor runs the length of the Forest on US Highway 2 from Rapid River to St. Ignace. | |||||
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Snowmobile Trail Relocation and Wetland Restoration Project CE |
- Recreation management - Watershed management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2011 |
Expected:11/2011 | 04/2012 |
Mary Maercklein 906-474-6442 ext. 117 mmaercklein@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Relocate wetland segments of snowmobile trails to higher, drier ground to prevent wetland damage resulting from illegal ORV use on the snowmobile trail during the snow-free season. Old wetland segments would be closed and rehabilitated. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Rapid River Ranger District, Manistique Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Schoolcraft, Delta. Snowmobile trail segments on the Rapid River and Manistique ranger districts, including Snowmobile Trails #2, #411, #413, and #7. | |||||
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West Unit Sediment Trap Maintenance CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants | Completed | Actual: 08/22/2011 | 08/2011 |
Chuck Bassett 906-789-3336 cbassett@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Maintain productivity of existing brook trout and steelhead spawning habitat by removing sand and organic material from 17 existing sediment basins.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35677 |
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| Location: UNIT - Rapid River Ranger District, Manistique Ranger District, Munising Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Schoolcraft, Alger, Delta. 17 sites in Alger, Delta, and Schoolcraft counties. | |||||
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Hiawatha National Forest, Manistique 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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Beech Bark Disease Revision EA |
- Road management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/12/2011 |
Expected:10/2011 Actual: 09/26/2011 |
12/2011 |
Tracy Anderson 906-474-6442 tlanderson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Construct a road to gain access to a landlocked parcel of National Forest System land and change the maintenance level of Forest Road 2284 from ML2 to ML1.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35672 |
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| Location: UNIT - Manistique Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Schoolcraft. LEGAL - T45N, R17W, Section 20, 29, and 32. Five miles south of Shingleton, MI on the westside of Hwy 94 and west of Boot Lake. | |||||
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Hiawatha National Forest, Munising 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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City of Munising Land-for-Timber Exchange CE |
- Heritage resource management - Land ownership management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/12/2011 |
Expected:11/2011 |
01/2012 |
Sharon Hagstrom 906.789.3389 shagstrom@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Acquisition of a tract from the city of Munising using timber fund receipts from the Little Pole Timber Sale in Alger and Delta counties. Project receipts will provide financing for Munising's fire department building project.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35638 |
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| Location: UNIT - Munising Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alger. LEGAL - T47N, R19W, Section 28. Part of government lot 2 north of M-28 adjacent to National Forest System land to the west and adjacent to the city of Munising lands to the east. | |||||
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Graham Land Exchange EA |
- Land ownership management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/25/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 |
12/2012 |
Mary Maercklein 906-474-6442 ext. 117 mmaercklein@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to exchange approx 1 acre of federal lands underlying a privately-owned historic lighthouse for approx 2.4 acres of privaley-owned lands within the Grand Island National Recreation Area. Also reconstruct existing access to federal tract.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36609 |
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| Location: UNIT - Munising Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alger. LEGAL - Federal land T48N, R19W, Section 16, part of government lot 1. Non-federal land T47N, R19W, Section 24, part of government lot 2. Grand Island National Recreation Area. | |||||
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Hiawatha Telephone Fiber Optic Cable CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/12/2011 |
Expected:10/2011 |
11/2011 |
Susan Alexander 906-789-3327 smalexander@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Install approximately 2,357 feet of fiber optic cable within the Highway M-28 right-of-way.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36976 |
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| Location: UNIT - Munising Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alger. LEGAL - T46N, R18W, Section 21 and 22. Munising Ranger District along the M-28 corridor. | |||||
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Michael DeVore Road Special Use Permit CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/26/2011 |
Expected:10/2011 |
11/2011 |
Susan Alexander 906-789-3327 smalexander@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue a road special use permit to access private property.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=37088 |
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| Location: UNIT - Munising Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alger. LEGAL - T45N, R20W, Sec 17. Existing road is on the Munising Ranger District. | |||||
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Mirrorwood EA |
- Land management planning - Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/25/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/2012 |
Expected:04/2012 |
10/2014 |
Mary Maercklein 906-474-6442 ext. 117 mmaercklein@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Vegetation management, watershed and fisheries habitat improvements, mountain bike trail construction, non-native invasive plant treatments, non-significant Forest Plan amendment, and road construction, closures, and decommissioning.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33446 |
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| Location: UNIT - Munising Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alger. LEGAL - T46N,R18W, Sec 18-33; T46N,R19W, Sec 20, 21, 24, 25-36; T45N,R20W, Sec 1, 15, 19-21, 28-34; T45N, R19W, 31-33; T45N, R18W, 6, 7, 18, 19; T44N, R20W, Sec 4-9, 16-18. This project is located in the north central part of the Munising Ranger District. | |||||
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Munising Lands Road Permit CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/27/2011 |
Expected:10/2011 |
11/2011 |
Susan Alexander 906-789-3327 smalexander@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue a road special use permit to access private property
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=37092 |
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| Location: UNIT - Munising Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alger. LEGAL - T45N, R18W, Sec 21. Existing road is on the Munising Ranger District. | |||||
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Munising RD Stand Improvement Project 2011 CE |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 12/2011 |
Expected:05/2012 | 05/2012 |
Lauri LaBumbard 906-387-2512 llabumbard@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Perform stand improvement projects throughout the district via the personal use firewood program, including some stands that are not currently within the emerald ash borer quarantine area. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Munising Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alger. Across the Munising Ranger District. | |||||
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Hiawatha National Forest, Rapid River 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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Alger Delta Cooperative Electric Association County Road KK Powerline Installation CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/16/2011 |
Expected:11/2011 |
12/2011 |
Susan Alexander 906-789-3327 smalexander@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Installation of 1,980 feet of powerline in the County Road KK road right-of-way. The line would feed power to an Enbridge Energy pipeline emergency shut-off valve.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36018 |
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| Location: UNIT - Rapid River Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - T41N, R19W, Sections 14 and 23. Westside of the Hiawatha National Forest. | |||||
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Alger Delta Cooperative Electric Association Pole Replacement CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/01/2011 |
Expected:10/2011 |
03/2012 |
Susan Alexander 906-789-3327 smalexander@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Replacement of 15 damaged electric poles recently purchased from the Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO).
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35675 |
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| Location: UNIT - Rapid River Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - T40N, R20W, Sections 1-4, T41N, R20W, Section 31, 34, & 35, and T41N, R21W, Section 27. The powerline corridor is on the west side of the Hiawatha National Forest. | |||||
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CR 497 Relocation EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Watershed management - Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2011 |
Expected:11/2011 | 06/2012 |
Mary Maercklein 906-474-6442 ext. 117 mmaercklein@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Relocate approximately 2,700 feet of CR 497 and an electric powerline to an existing railroad and utility corridor to address a meander bend in the Sturgeon River that threatens to undercut the road. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Rapid River Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - T40N, R19W, Section 6 and 7. On Delta County Road 497 along the Sturgeon River 1.8 miles south of US Highway 2. | |||||
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Colwell Lake Campground Beech Salvage CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2011 |
Expected:11/2011 | 01/2012 |
Anne Okonek 906-474-6442 ext. 119 aokonek@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Harvest dying and diseased beech trees near the Colwell Lake Campground to improve campground safety. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Rapid River Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Schoolcraft. LEGAL - T44N, R17W, Section 9. Stands adjacent to the Colwell Lake CG -- bounded by Colwell Lake on the north/west, M-94 and Forest Road 2246 on the west/south, and FR2248 on the east. | |||||
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Enbridge Valve Installation CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 07/01/2011 | 07/2012 |
Susan Alexander 906-789-3327 smalexander@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Install an emergency flow restriction device to allow fast remote shut-off of the pipeline in case of emergency.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35676 |
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| Location: UNIT - Rapid River Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - T40N, R20W, Sections 1-4, T41N, R20W, Sections 31, 34, & 35, and T41N, R21W, Section 27. West side of the Hiawatha National Forest where the pipeline crosses County Road KK. | |||||
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Gary Bengston Road Special Use Permit CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2011 |
Expected:10/2011 | 11/2011 |
Susan Alexander 906-789-3327 smalexander@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue a road special use permit to access private property. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Rapid River Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - T42N, R20W, Sec 20. Existing road is on the Rapid River Ranger District. | |||||
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UPPCO Powerline CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 09/16/2011 | 10/2011 |
Susan Alexander 906-789-3327 smalexander@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Change overhead powerlines to underground powerlines within the US 2 right-of-way.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36168 |
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| Location: UNIT - Rapid River Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - T40N, R20W, Sections 2-4 and T41N, R20W, Sections 35 and 36. Corridor on the Westside of the Hiawatha NF along US-2. | |||||
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Hiawatha National Forest, Sault Ste. Marie 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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Chippewa County Emergency Services/911 Central Dispatch EA |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Susan Alexander 906-789-3327 smalexander@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issuance of a Special Use Permit for the installation of a communication tower on National Forest System Land. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sault Ste. Marie Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Chippewa. LEGAL - T47N R3W Sec. 16. Powerline corridor is found on the Westside and the Eastside of the Hiawatha National Forest. | |||||
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East Unit Spawning Habitat CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants | Completed | Actual: 08/01/2011 | 08/2011 |
Chuck Bassett 906-789-3336 cbassett@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Increase natural reporduction of brook trout by installing spawning habitat in Bear Creek, Biscuit Creek, and Creek Number Nine. Design would duplicate previous successful projects.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31956 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sault Ste. Marie Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Chippewa. LEGAL - T44N, R4W, Sections 17, and 26; T46N, R6W, Section 24. Project activities located on various streams (Biscuit Creek, Bear Creek, Creek Number Nine) on the Eastside of the Hiawatha National Forest. | |||||
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Hulbert Lake Club CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 10/2011 |
Expected:10/2011 | 11/2011 |
Susan Alexander 906-789-3327 smalexander@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue a 2-year road special use permit to access private property. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sault Ste. Marie Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Chippewa. LEGAL - T45N, R6W, Sec 7. Road is located on the Sault Ste. Marie Ranger District. | |||||
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Sault Ste. Marie Conveyance CE |
- Land management planning |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/09/2009 |
Expected:01/2012 |
06/2012 |
Stevan Christiansen 906-643-7900 sjchristiansen@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Hiawatha National Forest is proposing to sell the Sault Ste. Marie District Office
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31392 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sault Ste. Marie Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Chippewa. The Sault Ste. Marie District Office is located at 4000 I-75 Business Spur, Sault Ste. Marie. | |||||
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Strongs Grade Culvert Removals CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management - Road management |
Completed | Actual: 08/03/2011 | 09/2011 |
Chuck Bassett 906-789-3336 cbassett@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Improve aquatic organism passage in tributaries to the East Branch Tahquamenon River by removing culverts on the Strongs Grade that are no longer needed and often plugged by beaver.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32314 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sault Ste. Marie Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Chippewa. LEGAL - T46N, R6W, Section 24 SW-SE; T46N, R5W, Section 30 NW-NW; T46N, R5W, Section 30 NW-NE. Creek Number Nine, Unnamed creek, and Creek Number Eight along the Strongs Grade. | |||||
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Hiawatha National Forest, St. Ignace 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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Cloverland Cooperative Electric Company Powerline Replacement CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/14/2011 |
Expected:11/2011 |
03/2012 |
Susan Alexander 906-789-3327 smalexander@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Removal of overhead powerline lines and poles and replace with underground line within the existing corridor.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36166 |
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| Location: UNIT - St. Ignace Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Mackinac. LEGAL - T42N, R5W, Sections 22 and 27. On the St. Ignace Ranger District. | |||||
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Saint Ignace Ranger District Interpretive Trail CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/05/2011 |
Expected:11/2011 |
05/2012 |
Jim Ozenberger 906.643.7900 ext.157 jozenberger@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Construction of a multi-purpose, non-motorized, community-based trail network on the 80-acre National Forest parcel adjacent to the St. Ignace Ranger District office.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35641 |
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| Location: UNIT - St. Ignace Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Mackinac. LEGAL - T40N, R4W, W1/2, NE1/4 of Section 8. 80-acre National Forest System land adjacent to the St. Ignace Ranger District. | |||||
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Shores EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Road management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/20/2011 |
Expected:11/2011 |
02/2012 |
Daniel Range 906-643-7900 drange@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Vegetation management to provide forest products and wildlife habitat needs; and for insect and disease control/prevention. Provide a safe and efficient transportation system by decommissioning unneeded roads/constructing new roads where needed.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=29344 |
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| Location: UNIT - St. Ignace Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Mackinac. Located along the north shores of lakes Huron and Michigan. The city of St. Ignace is located south of project area. | |||||
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Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact. |
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