Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
10/01/2015 to 12/31/2015
Huron-Manistee National Forest
This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Huron-Manistee National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
Mio/Harrisville/Tawas MichCon Consolidation and
Reissuance of Gas Pipeline
Authorization
CE
- Special use management
Bigelow-Newaygo Project
EA
*UPDATED*
N/A
Patricia Thompson
989-826-3252
pthompson@fs.fed.us
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.
Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
R9 - Eastern Region
Mark Herberger
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:10/2015
10/2015
231-723-2211 ext3109
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Scoping Start 09/30/2015
Actual: 09/30/2015
mherberger@fs.fed.us
- Forest products
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Road management
Description: Manage stands of oak, pine, and existing openings to enhance habitat diversity by managing for areas with unique
ecological characteristics, such as prairie, grass, and savanna habitats, for the benefit of rare and endangered
plant and animal species
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44135
Location:
10/01/2015 04:26 am MT
N/A
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
Location:
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
On Hold
Project Contact
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Mecosta, Montcalm, Newaygo.
LEGAL - T13N,R10W,Sec 30; T12N,R10W,Sec 20; T12N,R11W,Sec 13,30,31; T12N,R12W, Sec 1-4,8-10,2527,34-36; T13N,R11W,Sec 30-32; T13N,R12W,Sec 22,23,27,34,35. Aetna Township, Mecosta County; Reynolds
Township, Montcalm County; Croton, Brooks, Big Prairie, Everett Townships, Newaygo County, Michigan.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
Carr Private Road Permit
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 09/10/2015
09/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
CE
*NEW LISTING*
EA
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/30/2015
Expected:10/2015
10/2015
Diane Walker
231-745-4631
dtwalker@fs.fed.us
Description: Construct a foot path to provide walk-in angler access to Cedar Creek. The trail will be approximately 1,000 feet
and will be constructed from the end of FR9844. It will provide a gradual transition from the upland to the stream.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47903
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Muskegon. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. SW1/4 Section 8, Cedar Creek Township (T11N R15W), Muskegon County.
Kristopher Kovar
06/2016
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:05/2016
231-745-4631
- Forest products
Scoping Start 02/09/2015
kkovar@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
Est. Comment Period Public
(other than forest products)
Notice 12/2015
- Fuels management
- Road management
Description: A total of 4,705 acres are proposed. The treatments include: aspen clearcut, fuelbreaks, opening
creation/maintenance, jack pine treatments, oak shelterwood/savanna, red/white pine thinning, prescribed burns,
and transportation system activities.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46271
Location:
10/01/2015 04:26 am MT
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Oceana. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
The road is located in the SE¼ SW¼, section 32, T13N, R16W, Otto Township, Oceana, Michigan.
- Recreation management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Location:
Chase Red Pine Fuels Project
Diane Walker
231-745-4631
dtwalker@fs.fed.us
Description: The Huron-Manistee National Forests received an application from Lynn Carr for legal access, year-round use,
and maintenance of an existing, gated road. The road right-of-way is approximately 1,320 feet x 12 feet wide or
.36 acres
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46665
Location:
Cedar Creek Angler Trail
Project Contact
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Lake, Newaygo. LEGAL - T18N,
R12W, Sec 36; T17N, R12W, Sec 1, 12, 14, 15, 20, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 32, 33, 34, 35 and 36; T17N,
R11W, Sec 6 in Lake County, Michigan; and T16N, R12W, Sec 4 in Newaygo County, Michigan. Chase, Cherry
Valley, Yates Townships, Lake County and Home Township, Newaygo County, Michigan.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
Fryling Driveway Construction
Project Purpose
- Special use management
Expected
Implementation
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/22/2015
Expected:10/2015
R9 - Eastern Region
10/2015
Katie Racey
231-745-4631 ex 3138
kracey@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Newaygo. LEGAL - Newaygo
County, Merrill Township, T15N R13W, Section 21. Newaygo County, Merrill Township, T15N R13W, Section 21.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 08/11/2015
09/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
Project Contact
Description: Mr. Fryling wishes to construct a driveway to access his private property across approximately 369 feet of Forest
Service lands. His neighbors have denied access across their property. He is requesting a 12 foot wide road.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46823
Location:
Marciniak Private Road Special
Use Permit
Decision
Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
CE
*UPDATED*
Planning Status
Kathy Bietau
231-745-4631
kbietau@fs.fed.us
Description: Mr. and Mrs. Marciniak have submitted an application to use an unclassified Forest Service Road to access their
private property. No other access exists.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46709
Location:
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Newaygo. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. NW1/4, Section 15, T14N, R13W (Lincoln Township), Newaygo County, Michigan. The proposed
permit measures approximately 3,300 feet in length x 12 feet wide or .91 acres.
Kathy Bietau
231-745-4631
kbietau@fs.fed.us
Sauble River Bridge
Replacement - North Country
Trail
- Recreation management
CE
Description: Remove the existing bridge over the Sauble River and replace it with a Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) material.
Location is the same as the existing bridge on the North Country Trail. Bridge will be 4' wide x 85' long.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47480
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
10/01/2015 04:26 am MT
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/25/2015
Expected:11/2015
06/2016
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
W1/2, Section 11, T19N R14W, Sauble Township, Lake County, Michigan.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
Seely Private Road Special Use
Permit
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 09/02/2015
09/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Muskegon. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. The road was previously certified as Sweeter Road but was abandoned on May 21, 2014 by the
Muskegon County Road Commission. The road is located in the SW¼ SW¼ NE¼, section 20, T11N, R15W,
Cedar Creek.
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/30/2015
Expected:10/2015
01/2016
CE
*NEW LISTING*
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
The Sweetwater Nonmotorized Winter Trail System located in Sweetwater Township, Section 21-23, 25-28, and
Webber Township, Section 29, 30, and 32, Lake County, Michigan.
- Land ownership management
Completed
CE
*UPDATED*
Actual: 09/02/2015
10/2015
Paul Salvatore
231-775-5023
psalvatore@fs.fed.us
Description: Land-for-Land Exchange
Location:
10/01/2015 04:26 am MT
Kathy Bietau
231-745-4631
kbietau@fs.fed.us
Description: Great Lakes Sled Dog Association and Mid-Union Sled Haulers are proposing to conduct 1-2 events each, on
National Forest lands for the next five (5) years (2016-2020) on the Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47490
Location:
Wheatlake/DeYoung
Diane Walker
231-745-4631
dtwalker@fs.fed.us
Description: Bret Seely and Julie Sullivan, have submitted an application for a private road special use permit for legal access,
year-round use, and maintenance of an existing road. The road is ~965 feet x 12 feet or .27 acres
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46619
Location:
Sled Dog Recreation Events
2016-2020
Project Contact
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Mecosta, Newaygo, Oceana. E½
NE¼ SW¼ SE¼, Section 21, E½ NE¼ SW¼ SE¼, Section 30, T13N, R16W, S½ S½ NW¼ NW¼, Section 4, T12
N, R12W, NW¼ SW¼, Section 30, T15N, R10W.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
Wright Private Road Permit
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 09/10/2015
09/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
Ace Communications
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Oceana. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
The road is located in the E½ SW¼, section 32, T13N, R16W, Otto Township, Oceana, Michigan.
R9 - Eastern Region
Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - T21N,R10W,Sec
19,30; T21N,R11W,Sec 14,21,22,26,29,30; T21N,R12W,Sec 15,16,19-21,27,28,33,34; T22N,R12W,Sec
26,27,35; T23N,R11W,Sec 22,26; T23N,R12W,Sec 23,28,30-33; T21N,R13W,Sec 2,11,25,35. Cherry Grove,
Henderson, South Branch, Slagle, Antioch, Springville Townships, Wexford County; Norman Township(E),
Manistee County, Michigan.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/20/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:10/2015
01/2016
Kathy Bietau
231-745-4631
kbietau@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissue a 20-year permit to Basin Pipeline, LLC for the purpose of maintaining an existing underground sour gas
pipeline. Project involves maintaining an 8" pipeline, 50' wide, 132' long, and 48" under and along Forest Trail
Road.
Location:
10/01/2015 04:26 am MT
Mark Herberger
231-723-2211
mherberger@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissue a new 20-year permit to maintain telephone lines, consisting of underground conduit, wire, and splicing
stations.
Location:
Basin Pipeline, LLC Permit
Reissue
Diane Walker
231-745-4631
dtwalker@fs.fed.us
Description: The Huron-Manistee National Forests received an application from Duane and Laurie Wright for legal access,
year-round use, and maintenance of an existing, gated road. The road right-of-way is approximately 2,640 feet x
12 feet wide or .72 acres
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46667
Location:
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
Project Contact
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Mason. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
SW1/4, Section 13, T20N R17W, Grant East Township, Mason County, Michigan.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
Cadillac Winter Promotions
Groomer Barn Addition
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/27/2015
Expected:12/2015
12/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/19/2014
Expected:08/2016
08/2016
Kathy Bietau
231-745-4631
kbietau@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissue an expired permit for the maintenance of both buried and overhead electric distribution lines across
National Forest System lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42712
Location:
10/01/2015 04:26 am MT
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Wexford. LEGAL - Dickson
Township, T22N R14W, Section 4, Manistee County, Michigan. Dickson Township, T22N R14W, Section 4,
Manistee County, Michigan.
- Special use management
CE
*UPDATED*
Katie Racey
231-745-4631 ex 3138
kracey@fs.fed.us
Description: Cadillac Winter Promotions, an FS partner who grooms snowmobile trails on FS lands, is requesting an addition to
their existing storage barn, so they can store all their grooming equipment inside.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47635
Location:
Cherryland Electric
Project Contact
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - T22N, R13W,
Sections 4,8,9,15,16; T22N, R14W, Sections 10-12,22,24,28-30. Dickson Township, East and West, Manistee,
Michigan.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
Double Nickel Project
EA
*UPDATED*
Project Purpose
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Mark Herberger
05/2016
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:04/2016
(231) 723-2211
- Forest products
Scoping Start 01/23/2015
mherberger@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
Est. Comment Period Public
(other than forest products)
Notice 12/2015
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Road management
Description: Red and jack pine, aspen, and hardwood harvesting; wildlife habitat improvements, including upland opening
maintenance and creation; savanna creation, prescribed burns, and NNIP control; aquatic habitat improvement;
and, road system improvements.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46217
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee, Mason. LEGAL - T22N,
R15W, S 19-36; T22N, R14W, S 28-33; T21N, R16W, S 1, 9-12; T21N, R14W, S 4-9; T21N, R15W, S 1-12,
17-22, 27-34, and T21N, R16W, S 13-16, 21-28, 33-36; T20N, R15W, S 4-5. Brown Township, Dickson
Township, Manistee Township, Norman Township, Stronach Township, Manistee County, Michigan. Meade
Township, Mason County, Michigan.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Mason. LEGAL - Mason County,
T20N R18W sections 35 and 36. Mason County, T20N R18W sections 35 and 36.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/28/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:12/2015
12/2015
Katie Racey
231-745-4631 ex 3138
kracey@fs.fed.us
Description: Mr. Grassman wishes to obtain a permit to legally access his private property, using Forest Road 8397 and a short
unnamed driveway. No ground disturbing activities or major vegetation removal will occur.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47823
Location:
10/01/2015 04:26 am MT
Katie Racey
231-745-4631 ex 3138
kracey@fs.fed.us
Description: Frontier have purchased ownership of 33 existing poles, already located on Forest Service lands, from Great
Lakes Energy. They wish to have their existing permit amended to include these 33 poles. No ground disturbing
activities will occur.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46658
Location:
Grasman Property Access
Road Permit
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
Location:
Frontier Communications Pole
Purchase Amendment
Planning Status
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Mason. LEGAL - Mason County,
Meade township, T20N R15W, Section 8. Mason County, Meade township, T20N R15W, Section 8.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
Great Lakes Energy
Amendment 2
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/24/2012
Expected:12/2015
12/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Wexford, Lake, Manistee, Mason.
LEGAL - Wexford, Manistee, Lake, Mason Counties, Michigan. 44.3 acres in Wexford, Manistee, Lake, and
Mason counties.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/22/2014
Expected:12/2015
01/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - T21N, R13W,
Section 31. Norman Township, Manistee County, Michigan.
High Bridge North Country Trail - Recreation management
Reroute
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/05/2015
Expected:12/2015
CE
01/2016
Mark Herberger
231-723-2211
mherberger@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
Location:
10/01/2015 04:26 am MT
Katie Racey
231-745-4631 ex 3138
kracey@fs.fed.us
Description: Realignment of existing buried powerline. Existing deteriorated line, 2500' of buried line through wooded area
between 12 Mile Rd and Michael Rd, will be abandoned in place. New buried line will be along Seaman Rd and
Sand Lake Dr.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44480
Location:
*UPDATED*
Mark Herberger
231-723-2211
mherberger@fs.fed.us
Description: Amend permit to combine GL Energy's permits across the Manistee NF and reissue Cadillac Manistee portion for a
30-year term (continued operation of electric distribution lines).
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39688
Location:
Great Lakes Energy Rebuild
Project. Permit Amendment 3
Project Contact
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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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
Kidd Private Property Access
Road
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/28/2015
Expected:11/2015
12/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Project Contact
Katie Racey
231-745-4631 ex 3138
kracey@fs.fed.us
Description: Mr. and Mrs. Kidd wish to construct a road across Forest lands to access their private property. They wish to use
an old administrative road for part of the distance, but the last leg will require new construction.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47633
Location:
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - Manistee
County, Dickson township, T22N R13W, Section 26. Manistee County, Dickson township, T22N R13W, Section
26.
Kathy Bietau
231-745-4631
kbietau@fs.fed.us
Little River Band of Ottawa
Indians Lake Sturgeon Rearing
Station
- Special use management
CE
Description: Partner with the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians to support holding ponds for the purpose of rearing Lake
Sturgeon fry. A 2" hose and would lie across 150' of Forest land, with a pump and electric line to provide water
from the Manistee River.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47424
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Martin Marietta Brine Pipeline
Construction
*UPDATED*
Expected:10/2015
01/2016
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
N1/2 SE1/4, Section 20, T22N R15W, Brown Township, Manistee County. Rainbow Bend Access Site.
- Special use management
EA
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/17/2015
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/07/2015
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 11/2015
Expected:02/2016
04/2016
Katie Racey
231-745-4631 ex 3138
kracey@fs.fed.us
Description: Construction of a new brine pipeline, and construction of a temporary access road to allow equipment to access
the construction site. Removal of a gate that is no longer needed.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46659
Location:
10/01/2015 04:26 am MT
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Mason. LEGAL - Mason County,
Grand Township, T20N, R17W, Sec. 26 and 27. Mason County, Grand Township, T20N, R17W, Sec. 26 and 27.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
Martin Marietta Brine Pipeline
Permit Reissue
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/07/2015
Expected:11/2015
11/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Mason. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Various locations on Forest Service land in Mason County.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 08/20/2015
08/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Wexford. LEGAL - of T21N, R10W
Sec 4, 17, 27, 33; T21N, R11W, Sec 16; T22N, R10W, Sec 27, 33; T22N, R11W, Sec 26. of T21N, R10W Sec 4,
17, 27, 33; T21N, R11W, Sec 16; T22N, R10W, Sec 27, 33; T22N, R11W, Sec 26.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/14/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:10/2015
11/2015
Kathy Bietau
231-745-4631
kbietau@fs.fed.us
Description: A running relay race on the North Country Trail from Uppers River Road to Bowman Bridge Campground. Event is
proposed for the second Saturday in June from 5:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 2016-2020. All activity takes place on
existing and designated trails.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47404
Location:
10/01/2015 04:26 am MT
Katie Racey
231-745-4631 ex 3138
kracey@fs.fed.us
Description: Mr. Wade Nixon wishes to obtain a 5 year special use permit for leading guided bear hunting trips on Forest
Service from 2015 - 2019. About 6 groups of hunters(1-2 hunters each) will hunt over bait piles at specific
locations during the legal season.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46920
Location:
North Country Trail Relay
Recreation Event
Katie Racey
231-745-4631 ex 3138
kracey@fs.fed.us
Description: Renewal of a permit for existing brine pipelines on Forest Service lands on the Manistee/Cadillac district. Lines are
already in place and have been for many years. The current network consists of 7.33 miles and 27.10 acres in
Mason County.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46691
Location:
Nixon Guided Hunting 5 Year
Permit
Project Contact
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Lake, Manistee, Mason. LEGAL Not Applicable. Race starts on National Forest lands in NE1/4 T23N, R13W, Section 13 at Upper River Trailhead
and follows the North Country Trail south to Bowman Bridge Campground, T18N, R14W, Section 2, Lake County.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
Nummerdor Driveway
Construction
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 09/23/2015
10/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
EA
*UPDATED*
Tippy South
EA
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - Manistee
County, T21N R14W, Section 21. Manistee County, T21N R14W, Section 21.
- Forest products
In Progress:
Expected:01/2016
01/2016
- Vegetation management
Comment Period Public Notice
(other than forest products)
06/11/2015
Description: The proposed activity includes approximately 3,666 acres of thinning of red pine plantations.
Barbara Heidel
231-723-2211
bheidel@fs.fed.us
Web Link:
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45317
Location:
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Wexford, Lake. LEGAL T21N,R12W,Sec 2,5; T21N,R10W,Sec 10,17,19,27,29-34; T21N,R11W,Sec 3,4,9-15,22,29,32; T21N,R12W,Sec
25,33,36; T22N,R11W,Sec 5,6,15,16,20-23,26-29,32-35; T22N,R12W,Sec 11; T23N,R11W,Sec23. Lake
County-North Newkirk Township; Wexford County-Cherry Grove, Henderson, South Branch, Boon, Slagle, and
Antioch Townships, Michigan.
- Recreation management
- Watershed management
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
04/15/2015
Expected:12/2015
01/2016
Richard Corner
231-775-5023-8732
racorner@fs.fed.us
Description: Stabilize banks at heavily eroded sites using a combination of rock, wood, and other native materials. Revegetate
bare soils using native seeds and plants. Design and construct a low maintenance trail system that accesses the
river.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45808
Location:
10/01/2015 04:26 am MT
Katie Racey
231-745-4631 ex 3138
kracey@fs.fed.us
Description: Gregory and Donna Nummerdor wish to build a new driveway to access their private property on Pine Lake. They
must cross approximately 150 feet of Forest Service land.This access road will be new construction.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46657
Location:
Red Zone Project
Project Contact
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - T20N, R14W,
Section 36. The Project Area is located along the south bank of the Manistee River in the first mile downstream of
Tippy Dam.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
Westphal Special Use Forest
Road Permit
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special area management
Completed
Actual: 07/31/2015
09/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
06 Recreation Event - Black
Bear Bicycle Tour
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Oceana. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
NE1/4 SE1/4, Section 16 and the SW1/4, Section 15, T20N, R15W (Meade Township), Mason County, Michigan.
R9 - Eastern Region
Huron Shores Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special area management
Completed
Actual: 07/15/2015
07/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - Not Applicable. located
in sec. 26, 17, 35 and 36, T24N, R6E, and sec 25, 26, 27, 31, 32, 33, and 34, T24N, R7E, sec. 29, 30 33, 35,
T24N, R8E, Oscoda Twp, and sec. 5, and 6, T23N, R9E, Au Sable Twp, Iosco, Cnty, MI.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
Completed
CE
*UPDATED*
Actual: 08/26/2015
09/2015
Paul Thompson
989-739-0728 x 3028
pdthompson@fs.fed.us
Description: This project proposes creation of fish structures and stream bank stabilization of up to twenty sites along the Pine
River in Alcona County, Michigan. Stabilization of the erosion sites would reduce sediment delivery and improve
aquatic habitat.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46369
Location:
10/01/2015 04:26 am MT
Patricia Thompson
989-826-3252
pthompson@fs.fed.us
Description: The Grayling Rotary Club conducts an annual bicycle tour from Grayling to Oscoda, Michigan in conjunction with
the Au Sable River International Canoe Marathon. The event is held the Sunday of the marathon.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47386
Location:
2015 Pine River Bank
Stabilization Project
Kathy Bietau
231-745-4631
kbietau@fs.fed.us
Description: NE1/4 SE1/4, Section 16 and the SW1/4, Section 15, T20N, R15W (Meade Township), Mason County, Michigan.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46883
Location:
Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Contact
UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona. LEGAL - T25N, R8E, Section 7,
8, and 9. Buhl Dam to Cruzin Road.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Huron Shores Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Colleen Kollmeyer
231-775-5023 X8764
ckollmeyer@fs.fed.us
Alcona Canoe Livery Special
Use Authorization Renewal for
Storage Yard Permit
- Special use management
CE
Description: Issue new authorizations for 5-year periods to the Alcona Canoe Rental for a stockpile/storage yard on National
Forest System lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46571
*UPDATED*
Location:
FDR 2145 and FDR 4543 Road
Closure Project
Completed
Actual: 09/02/2015
09/2015
UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona. LEGAL - NW 1/4 Section 13
T25N R5E, Alcona County, Michigan. From Glennie follow Bamfield Road westerly 4 miles to Alcona Canoe
Livery.
- Road management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
EA
Kari Vanderheuel
989-739-0728x3026
kvanderheuel@fs.fed.us
Description: Physically close a quarter mile segment of Forest road 2145 and all of Forest road 4543 and remove these roads
from the Forest's Motor Vehicle Use Map published annually identifying roads open to public highway legal
vehicles.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44102
Location:
Harrisville Administrative Site
Conveyance
UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - FR 4543 is located in
Sections 14 & 23, T23N, R8E, Wilbur Township, Iosco County. 2145 is found from Hale, MI travelling 2.5 mile east
on Esmond Road to Iargo Trail and then north .5 mile. 4543 is found from AuSable/Oscoda, Mi travelling 4.25
miles along Old 23 to the project.
- Land ownership management
- Facility management
Completed
CE
*NEW LISTING*
09/2015
Paul Salvatore
231-775-5023
psalvatore@fs.fed.us
Description: Conveyance of former administrative site
Location:
10/01/2015 04:26 am MT
Actual: 09/10/2015
UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Harrisville Michigan.
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Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
Iosco Exploration Path
CE
*UPDATED*
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Huron Shores Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Recreation management
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/01/2015
Expected:12/2015
Project Contact
04/2016
Kari Vanderheuel
989-739-0728x3026
kvanderheuel@fs.fed.us
Description: Approve a hard surface path, 10' tread width and 14' clearing limit, previously approved as the AuSable Township
Sidewalk to Oscoda Schools. The Forest proposes to work with Iosco County to provide a nonmotorized path
parallel to River Road.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46070
Location:
UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - Parallel to the north
section line of Section 5, T23N R9E, AuSable Township, Iosco County, Michigan. A 14' clearing limit for a hard
surfaced path south of the River Road right-of-way between Grass Lake Road and Oscoda Schools, 1.5 miles
west of US-23.
Issuance of a New Special Use - Special use management
Authorization for Air Force
Ground Water Monitoring Wells
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/30/2015
CE
Expected:12/2015
02/2016
Gordon Haase
989-739-0728 ext.
3021
ghaase@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new special use permit to the United States Air Force for a 30-year period
to replace a permit expiring 12/31/2015. 131 ground water monitoring wells are placed as part of a ground water
remediation project
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46558
Location:
10/01/2015 04:26 am MT
UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - T24N R9E Sections 29,
30, 31 & 32, Iosco County, Michigan. From Oscoda, Michigan follow County Road F41 northwesterly
approximately 1 mile to Perimeter Road. Turn west onto Perimeter Road and travel approximately 1 mile to the
project area.
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Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
Roy Creek
EA
*UPDATED*
Project Purpose
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona, Iosco. LEGAL - T24N R7E S. 110, 15; T24N R6E S. 1-3, 10-12; T25N R6E S. 25, 35, 36; T 25N R7E S. 19-36. The project is located in both
Iosco and Alcona Counties of Michigan. More specifically it is bordered by Cooke Pond to its south, east of M-65
and west of adjacent State Land.
- Forest products
- Fuels management
Completed
Actual: 09/29/2015
10/2015
Karlis Lazda
989-826-3252
klazda@fs.fed.us
Description: The summary of proposed actions are as follows: 1) clearcut and salvage approximately 158 acres of dead red
pine 2) site prep and reforest approximately 215 acres with red pine seedlings 3) rehabilitate and or close userimpacted areas.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47425
Location:
10/01/2015 04:26 am MT
Expected
Implementation
Kari Vanderheuel
- Land management planning
In Progress:
Expected:01/2016
02/2016
989-739-0728x3026
- Recreation management
Comment Period Public Notice
kvanderheuel@fs.fed.us
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
09/30/2015
- Forest products
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Road management
Description: The primary purpose of the Roy Creek Project is to create Kirtland's warbler essential breeding habitat within the
Pine River KW Management Unit of the Huron National Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41557
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Decision
Huron Shores Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Location:
Stout Red Pine Salvage and
Reforestation Project
Planning Status
UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona. LEGAL - T 26N, R6E Sections
12 and 13; T26N, R7E Section 18. Millen Township, Alcona County.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Huron Shores Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Colleen Kollmeyer
231-775-5023 X8764
ckollmeyer@fs.fed.us
The Iosco County Stockpile
Permit Special Use
Authorization Renewal
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Iosco County Road Commission has requested the continued use of the retired gravel pit near Five Channels
Bridge for the stockpile of sand to be used for County road projects. This stockpile of sand was generated from
the M65 bridge project.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46607
*UPDATED*
Location:
Tour de Lumberjack Bike Event
CE
*UPDATED*
CE
10/01/2015 04:26 am MT
11/2015
Completed
Actual: 07/30/2015
08/2015
Kari Vanderheuel
989-739-0728x3026
kvanderheuel@fs.fed.us
Description: Northeast Ride Developers has made application with the Forest Service for a special use permit to host two
simultaneous road bicycling tour events on portions of FS roads. The first bike event; 39-miles, the second would
be 77 miles in length.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46350
UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T22N,
R6 and R7 East. T23N, R6 and R7 East.
Paul Thompson
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
On Hold
N/A
N/A
989-739-0728
- Vegetation management
pdthompson@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
Description: The objective is to reduce the Phragmites infestation in Tuttle Marsh. Phragmites is a non-native invasive grass
species that has strongly established itself in the marsh. Burning Phragmites would reduce seed recruitment and
increase native species.
Location:
Huron-Manistee National Forest
Actual: 06/22/2015
UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - SE¼ SW¼, Section 14,
T24N, R6E, Iosco County, Michigan. From Glennie, Michigan follow M65 south approximately 6 miles to the
stockpile access road gate on the west side of the road.
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Location:
Tuttle Marsh Phragmites
Prescribed Burning
Completed
UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona, Iosco. LEGAL - Township 23
North, Range 8 East, Sections 27 and 28. Tuttle Marsh is located on the Tawas Ranger District of the Huron
National Forest.
Mio Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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R9 - Eastern Region
Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
05 Rec Event - Oscoda County
Riverfest Event
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Mio Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 08/10/2015
08/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
EA
UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Oscoda. LEGAL - Not Applicable. From the
intersection of M33 and M72 go east on South River Road approx 0.5 mile to the Wolf Creek Trailhead.
Antoine Bonner
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:03/2016
04/2016
989-826-3252 ext
- Forest products
Notice of Initiation 03/05/2015
3306
- Vegetation management
Est. Comment Period Public
antoinebonner@fs.fed.u
(other than forest products)
Notice 11/2015
s
- Fuels management
Description: Thin ~1800 acres of red pine and perform ~467 acres of timber stand improvement. Create ~54 acres of oak/pine
barrens. Prescribe burn ~163 acres. Maintain ~64 acres of wildlife openings.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45947
Location:
Gardner Land-for-Land
Exchange
Patricia Thompson
989-826-3252
pthompson@fs.fed.us
Description: The Huron-Manistee National Forests received an application from the Oscoda County Chamber of Commerce to
conduct a 5k walk/run event for the next five years (2015-2019) on the Mio Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46111
Location:
Fairview Red Pine HFRA
Project
Project Contact
UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona, Oscoda. LEGAL - T27N, R4E, S
7,8,9,16,17,22,23,24,25,26,27,34,35 and T27N, R5E, S 30, 31. NFS lands east of the town of Fairview, Michigan
and north and south of Highway M-72.
- Land ownership management
Completed
Actual: 07/12/2015
EA
07/2015
Paul Salvatore
231-775-5023
psalvatore@fs.fed.us
Description: Land-for-Land Exchange
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42945
Location:
10/01/2015 04:26 am MT
UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - SESWNE, SWSWNE, section
7, T25N, R2E, Michigan Meridian. Oscoda County, Big Creek Township. Luzerne, Michigan.
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Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Mio Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Patricia Thompson
989-826-3252
pthompson@fs.fed.us
Mio / Harrisville - Verizon Fiber
Optics Telecommunication
Authorization
- Special use management
CE
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
Location:
On Hold
N/A
N/A
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.
Patricia Thompson
Mio/Harrisville - Verizon Copper - Special use management
N/A
On Hold
N/A
Wire Telecommunication
989-826-3252
Authorization Reissuance
pthompson@fs.fed.us
Description: Allow the continued use and maintenance of existing National Forest System land rights-of-way (ROW) for buried
CE
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
Location:
Warbler Road KW Project
CE
*UPDATED*
Steve Goldman
11/2016
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:10/2015
989-826-3252
- Forest products
Scoping Start 06/17/2015
sgoldman@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
Description: Conduct 338 acres high intensity and 1609 acres low/moderate intensity prescribed burning. Approve a 3,806 acre
Maximum Manageable Area for prescribed burning. Site prep/plant 283 acres Kirtland's warbler habitat. Create 78
acres pine barrens.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46462
Location:
10/01/2015 04:26 am MT
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, R56E, & 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.
UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Oscoda. LEGAL - T25N, R3E, Sections:
3,4,5,8,9,10. T26N, R3E, Sections: 27,28,29,32,33,34. National Forest System lands north of Mack Lake and
south of Cauchy Road, between Fowler Road to the east and Eggleston Road to the west.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
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status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited
bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at
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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.
10/01/2015 04:26 am MT
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