Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
10/01/2014 to 12/31/2014
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, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
Outfitter/Guide Special Use
Authorizations
Issuance/Reissuance
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/10/2014
Expected:01/2015
Project Contact
01/2015
CE
Kristen Thrall
231-775-5023 ext
8756
kthrall@fs.fed.us
Description: During the next ten years about 47 fishing guide permits and 20 canoe livery permits will expire. The proposed
action is to issue authorizations for a new term to replace existing or expired authorizations when only changes are
administrative.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45085
Location:
UNIT - Huron-Manistee National Forest All Units. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Wexford, Alcona, Iosco,
Lake, Manistee, Mason, Muskegon, Oscoda. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Au Sable River in Oscoda, Alcona & Iosco
Counties, Little Manistee River in Lake, Mason and Manistee Counties., Manistee River & Pine Rivers in Manistee
& Wexford Co., White River in Muskegon Co.
R9 - Eastern Region
Huron-Manistee National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
Great Lakes Energy Amendment #1
- Special use management
Completed
CE
Actual: 09/10/2014
09/2014
Katie Nelson
231-745-4631
klnelson@fs.fed.us
Description: Great Lakes Energy has submitted 5 projects,including rebuilding in place (2), realigning and rebuilding (2), and
new construction of overhead and underground power lines (1) on the Baldwin/White Cloud and Cadillac/Manistee
Ranger Districts.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43913
Location:
10/01/2014 08:55 am MT
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District, Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY Wexford, Lake, Newaygo. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The 5 projects are located in 6 Townships in 3 Counties.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
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
N/A
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/12/2014
Expected:01/2015
10/01/2014 08:55 am MT
09/2015
Kathy Bietau
231-745-4631
kbietau@fs.fed.us
Description: Rick Plite of Krisscross Events has applied for a special use permit to hold a scenic mountain bike challenge
beginning in Mesick and ending in Baldwin, Michigan. The route includes portions of the North Country Trail open
to bikes and county roads.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45340
Location:
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
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.
CE
*NEW LISTING*
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:
North Country National Scenic
Trail Mountain Bike Challenge
On Hold
Project Contact
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District, Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY Lake, Manistee, Mason. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The North Country Trail from Marilla Trailhead to Dilling Road
Access and from Udell Trailhead to Bowman Lake Trailhead. When not riding on the trail the route will use county
roads.
Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
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R9 - Eastern Region
Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
Bigelow-Newaygo Project
EA
Project Purpose
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
Mark Herberger
01/2015
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:01/2015
231-723-2211 ext3109
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Notice of Initiation 03/20/2014
mherberger@fs.fed.us
- Forest products
Est. Comment Period Public
- Vegetation management
Notice 10/2014
(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:
Cedar Creek - Closure of User
Created Roads and Trails
Planning Status
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.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
Completed
Actual: 09/29/2014
09/2014
CE
Chris Riley
231-723-2211
criley01@fs.fed.us
Description: Close to motorized traffic user-created roads to protect natural resources and reduce sediment routing to Cedar
Creek. There are ~15 closures that will be completed using earthern berms and cedar post fences.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45015
Location:
Consumer's Energy Private
Road Permit Reissuance
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Muskegon. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. User-created roads that originate from FR's 5591, 9844 and 9843 in sections 7, 8 and 18, Cedar
Creek Township, Muskegon County.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/11/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
12/2014
Katie Nelson
231-745-4631
katienelson@fs.fed.us
Description: Consumer's Energy has a private road special use permit to access one of their facilities that will expire 12/31/14.
There is a continued need for access and they have requested a new 20-year permit.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45243
Location:
10/01/2014 08:55 am MT
Expected:11/2014
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
The road is located in section 3 of Webber Township, Lake County, Michigan.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
Groundwater Monitoring Wells
Permit Reissuance
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: 09/08/2014
Project Contact
10/2014
CE
Diane Walker
231-745-4631
dtwalker@fs.fed.us
Description: The HMNFs proposes to reissue an expired permit to Emily Jamieson, the former owner of the Hardy Store, for the
continued use and maintenance of ten groundwater monitoring wells installed to gather data after a hydrocarbon
release in October of 1990.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44633
Location:
Reid 20-Year Private Road
Permit
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Newaygo. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. The southwest corner of 36th Street and Chestnut Road intersection in the NE1/4 NE1/4 SW1/4
Section 27, Big Prairie Township (T13N,R11W), Newaygo County.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/14/2014
Expected:10/2014
10/2014
CE
Kathy Bietau
231-745-4631
kbietau@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue a special use private road permit to the Reids for use of an unclassified forest road to access their private
property. The road is approximately 1,280 feet long. No other reasonable means of access to their property
exists.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44981
Location:
Sweetwater Non-Motorized
Winter Trail
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Montcalm. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. The road is located in the N1/2 NW1/4 NW1/4, Section 10, Reynolds Township, Montcalm County,
Michigan.
- Recreation management
- Special use management
EA
*NEW LISTING*
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 09/19/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 10/2014
Expected:01/2015
01/2015
Kathy Bietau
231-745-4631
kbietau@fs.fed.us
Description: To provide a safe environment for permitted dog sled events the Forest Service proposes to close several Forest
Service roads to motorized vehicles, including snowmobiles, in an area between US 10 and Wingleton Road from
December 1 through March 31.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45339
Location:
10/01/2014 08:55 am MT
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Sweetwater Township, Sections 21,22,23,24,25,26 and 27,and Webber Township, Sections 29, 30 and 32, Lake
County.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
Switzer 20-Year 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
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/14/2014
Expected:10/2014
Project Contact
10/2014
CE
Kathy Bietau
231-745-4631
kbietau@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue a special use private road permit to Mr. Switzer for use of an unclassified forest road. The length of the road
is approximately 2,400 feet. The permit will allow him to maintain the road. No other reasonable means of access
exist.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44982
Location:
US Geological Service Stream
Gauge Permit Reissuance
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Newaygo. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. The road is located in the E1/2, Section 1, Brooks Township, Newaygo County, Michigan.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/29/2014
Expected:12/2014
12/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Description: US Geological Service's (USGS)special use permit for an unmanned stream gauge on the Little Muskegon River
will expire on 12/31/14. USGS would like to continue to use this location and has requested a new 20-year special
use permit.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45512
Location:
Wheatlake/DeYoung
Diane Walker
231-745-4631
dtwalker@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Newaygo. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. NE1/4 SW1/4 Section 14, T12N,R11W (Croton Township), Newaygo County.
- Land ownership management
On Hold
N/A
CE
N/A
Paul Salvatore
231-775-5023
psalvatore@fs.fed.us
Description: Land-for-Land Exchange
Location:
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
10/01/2014 08:55 am MT
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.
Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
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R9 - Eastern Region
Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
Ace Communications
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
CE
Christopher Frederick
231-723-2211 ext.
3105
cfrederick@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissue a new 20-year permit to maintain telephone lines, consisting of underground conduit, wire, and splicing
stations.
Location:
Black Locust Fuelwood EA
EA
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.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
06/19/2014
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 10/2014
Expected:11/2014
11/2014
Matthew McQueen
231-723-2211 x3121
mmcqueen@fs.fed.us
Description: Convert two black locust stands (19 acres total) to upland openings. Treat black locust with a combination of
herbicide and firewood cutting. After the trees are removed the openings would be planted and maintained with
prescribed fire.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43807
Location:
Buchanan Private Road Permit
CE
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Wexford. LEGAL - T23N, R12W,
Sections 25 and 26. Springville Township, Wexford County, Michigan.
- Special use management
- Road management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/19/2014
Expected:11/2014
11/2014
Christopher Frederick
231-723-2211 ext.
3105
cfrederick@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue a new 20-year permit to use and maintain an existing road to allow access to private property.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43924
Location:
10/01/2014 08:55 am MT
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - T21N, R15W,
SE1/4, SW1/4 of Section 23. Stronach Township, Manistee County, Michigan.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
Caberfae Sled Dog Race
CE
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2014
Expected:11/2014
Project Contact
11/2014
Kathy Bietau
231-745-4631
kbietau@fs.fed.us
Description: Two day sled dog event on a couple of FS roads near Caberfae.
Location:
Cherryland Electric
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Wexford. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Caberfae Area, Wexford County, Michigan.
- Special use management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/19/2014
Expected:11/2014
11/2014
Christopher Frederick
231-723-2211 ext.
3105
cfrederick@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:
Great Lakes Energy
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.
- Special use management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/24/2012
Expected:11/2014
11/2014
Christopher Frederick
231-723-2211x3105
cfrederick@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue a new 30-year permit for the continued operation of electric distribution lines.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39688
Location:
10/01/2014 08:55 am MT
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.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
Great Lakes Energy Rebuild
Project
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 05/22/2014
Expected:11/2014
Project Contact
11/2014
CE
Katie Nelson
231-7454631 ext 3138
klnelson@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:
Habitat for Humanity Black
Bear Bike Race
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - T21N, R13W,
Section 31. Norman Township, Manistee County, Michigan.
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
CE
Kathy Bietau
231-745-4631
kbietau@fs.fed.us
Description: One day recreation event on the Mackenzie Trail system, limited participants.
Location:
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Wexford. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Mackenzie Trail System, Wexford County, Michigan.
High Bridge North Country Trail - Recreation management
Reroute
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Christopher Frederick
231-745-4631x3138
cfrederick@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:
Irrigation Storage Pond
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.
- Special use management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/19/2014
Expected:01/2015
01/2015
Christopher Frederick
231-723-2211 ext.
3105
cfrederick@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue a 5 year permit to John Urka for the purpose of a storage pond for irrigation.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43936
Location:
10/01/2014 08:55 am MT
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - T22N, R14W,
S1/2, N1/2, NW1/4, NE1/4 of Section 11. Dickson Township(West), Manistee County, Michigan.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
District)
Red Zone Project
EA
*NEW LISTING*
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Forest products
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 07/28/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 01/2015
Expected:04/2015
Project Contact
10/2015
Barbara Heidel
231-723-2211
bheidel@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed activity includes approximately 3,666 acres of thinning of red pine plantations.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45317
Location:
USGS-Gravel Pit Boring
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.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 06/23/2014
07/2014
CE
Kathy Bietau
231-745-4631
kbietau@fs.fed.us
Description: USGS research project in support of surficial geologic mapping on the HMNF. Project involves drilling core
samples at three abandoned gravel pit locations on NFS lands in Wexford County. Land surface will be returned
to grade upon completion.
Location:
Upper River Road Trailhead for
the North Country Trail
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Wexford. LEGAL - T21N, R12W,
SW1/4, Section 13 and NW1/4 Section 15; T22N, R11W, NW1/4, Section 6, Wexford County, Michigan. Wexford
County, Michigan.
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/19/2014
Expected:11/2014
CE
11/2014
Christopher Frederick
231-723-2211 ext.
3105
cfrederick@fs.fed.us
Description: Expand the trailhead parking area to accommodate 20 vehicles. Project work would include removing some trees,
grading the area and may include adding gravel.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43933
Location:
Huron-Manistee National Forest
10/01/2014 08:55 am MT
UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - T22N, R13W,
SE1/4, NW1/4 of Section 22. Dickson Township(East), Manistee County, Michigan.
Huron Shores 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
06 John T. Boone Private Road
Special Use Permit
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Huron Shores Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
- Road management
Completed
Actual: 08/28/2014
Project Contact
09/2014
CE
Gordon Haase
989-739-0728 ext.
3021
ghaase@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue a 20-year private road special use permit for access from National Forest System lands to private lands.
The special use would include a gate on Forest Road 2192 to control public motor vehicle use.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40968
Location:
Air Force - PFOA/PFOS
Remediation Project
UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - Linear right of way in the
NE SW Section 16, T24N R5E, Iosco County, Michigan. From Jose Lake Drive, less than 1/2 mile west along Jose
Lake Road to the Boone Access Road and Forest Road 2193.
- Watershed management
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/01/2014
Expected:10/2014
11/2014
CE
Kari Vanderheuel
989-739-0728x3026
kvanderheuel@fs.fed.us
Description: Provide a special use permit authorizing the Air Force and contractors to operate a ground water remediation
facility involving a water pipeline and an infiltration trench on National Forest System lands within an area of
groundwater contamination.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44106
Location:
Emerson Pit Operations Plan
CE
UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - Part of the South 1/2 of
Section 30 T24N R9E, Oscoda Township, Iosco County, Michigan. The project is south of the former Wurtsmith Air
Force Base runways and north of the Clark's Marsh area.
- Minerals and Geology
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/10/2014
Expected:10/2014
11/2014
Gordon Haase
989-739-0728 ext.
3021
ghaase@fs.fed.us
Description: Issuance of a stockpile permit to the Alcona County Road Commission for a 5 year period to temporarily store
mineral materials removed and processed from the Emerson Gravel Pit on Kimberlin Road. Minerals are State
owned and a Lease is to be issued.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44584
Location:
10/01/2014 08:55 am MT
UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona. LEGAL - Section 12 of T25N
R6E, Michigan Meridian. From Glennie travel 4.5 miles east on County Road F30 to Kimberlin Road. Turn north
and travel for approximately 1 mile to the Emerson Pit location on the west side of the road.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
FDR 2097 Culvert Replacement
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Huron Shores Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Road management
Completed
Actual: 09/09/2014
Project Contact
10/2014
CE
Gordon Haase
989-739-0728 ext.
3021
ghaase@fs.fed.us
Description: The Huron-Manistee National Forests received 2014 funding to replace an inadequate culvert on Forest
Development Road 2097 serving road access needs to dispersed camping and other National Forest System
lands south of Foote Pond on the AuSable River.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44104
Location:
FDR 2145 and FDR 4543 Road
Closure Project
UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - Section 22 of T24N
R7E, Oscoda Township, Iosco County, Michigan. The nearest community is Oscoda and the project is
approximately 12 miles west of Oscoda on River Road and then approximately 3 miles north of River Road beyond
the end of Cooke Dam Road.
- Road management
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 06/09/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 12/2014
Expected:05/2015
06/2015
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:
10/01/2014 08:55 am MT
UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - 2145 is located in
Section 18 of T23N R6E Plainfield Township Iosco County. 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.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
Michael D. Rose Private Road
Special Use Permit
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R9 - Eastern Region
Huron Shores Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/01/2014
Expected:10/2014
Project Contact
11/2014
CE
Gordon Haase
989-739-0728 ext.
3021
ghaase@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue a 20 year private road special use permit for access from National Forest System lands to private lands. The
special use is a separate authorization from an existing neighbor authorization and involves existing gates on
Forest Road 2161.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43328
Location:
Pine River KW Opening
Maintenance Project
UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - Sections 1, 12 & 13
T24N R5E and Section 18 T24N R6E, Iosco County Plainfield and Oscoda Townships, Michigan Meridian. From
Bissonette Road west of M65 approximately 5 miles to the Link Ranch Property access road. The permit road is
beyond the gated private property and along the ITC Powerline right of way.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
10/2014
Paul Thompson
989-739-0728
pdthompson@fs.fed.us
Description: Improve habitat for Kirtland's warblers by maintaining openings utilizing powered hand tools such as chainsaws
and/or brush saws, and/or a tractor with brush hog mower to return these small areas to an open condition. Treat
3000 acres in 7 locations.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45403
Location:
10/01/2014 08:55 am MT
Expected:10/2014
UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona, Iosco. LEGAL - T25N R7E
Sections 14,15,23,33 and T24N R7E Sections 2,3,11, Iosco And Alcona Counties, Michigan Meridian. From
Glennie follow M65 south 6 miles to Bissonette Road. East on Bissonette Road 4 miles to Pine River Road. North
on Pine River Road 2 miles to the east edge of multiple project locations.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
Roy Creek
EA
Project Purpose
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Huron Shores Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Kari Vanderheuel
- Land management planning
In Progress:
Expected:08/2015
10/2015
989-739-0728x3026
- Recreation management
215 Comment Period Legal
kvanderheuel@fs.fed.us
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Notice 09/17/2014
- 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
Location:
Soil and Water Restoration
Projects
Planning Status
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.
- Watershed management
Completed
CE
Actual: 08/20/2014
09/2014
Paul Thompson
989-739-0728
pdthompson@fs.fed.us
Description: Physically close and restore unauthorized roads and trails to natural conditions by placement of closure devices
and reshaping natural contours to re-etablish natural drainage and restore vegetation growth.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44129
Location:
10/01/2014 08:55 am MT
UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona, Iosco. LEGAL - T28N R9E
Section 20 ; T26N R8E Section 4 & 5; T26N R8E Section 5;
T25N R6E Section 1; Alcona County: T26N R6E Section 20; T26N R5E Sections 26 & 27; T24N R7E
Section 16; T23N R7E Section 28 & 33; T24N R9E Section 30; Iosco County, Michigan. Reference project
map and narrative attached to this notice.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
Tuttle Marsh Phragmites
Prescribed Burning
CE
Project Purpose
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Huron Shores Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Paul Thompson
N/A
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
On Hold
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:
Wilbur Creek Trail Bridge
Replacement
Planning Status
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.
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/01/2014
Expected:10/2014
CE
05/2015
Gordon Haase
989-739-0728 ext.
3021
ghaase@fs.fed.us
Description: The existing bridge spans Wilbur Creek and is part of the Michigan Shore to Shore Horseback Riding and Hiking
Trail and is 36 years old. Replacement plans involve treated wood and design will meet Forest Service Horse Trail
Bridge standards.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44090
Location:
Huron-Manistee National Forest
10/01/2014 08:55 am MT
UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona. LEGAL - Section 16 of T25N
R5E, Curtis Township, Alcona County Michigan. From Curtisville, Michigan this project is approximately 1/4 mile
east on Bamfield Road and then 1/4 mile north along the Horseback Riding Trail.
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
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
05 Huron Zone - Merit Energy
Company Monitoring Wells
Permit Amendment 3
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Huron-Manistee National Forests received a request from Merit Energy Co. to install additional remediation
improvements at the Big Creek 3-16 well site located on the Mio Ranger District, Section 16, T25N, R2E, Big
Creek Twp, Oscoda County, MI.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44766
Location:
Completed
Actual: 08/11/2014
08/2014
UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Oscoda. LEGAL - Not Applicable. From Mio, MI go
S on M33 approx 6 miles to FSR 4155,Deyarndman Rd, then west approx. 3.75 miles to FSR 4382, then approx
0.5 mile to 3-16 well entrance road.
Patricia Thompson
989-826-3252
pthompson@fs.fed.us
05 Huron Zone Special Uses
Merit Energy Improvements
Amendment
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Huron-Manistee National Forests, received an application from Merit Energy Company (Merit) to make and
install improvements to the 6" transmission pipeline located on the Mio Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44705
Location:
Completed
Actual: 08/28/2014
08/2014
UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Oscoda. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sections8,15 &
23, T25N, R2 E, Big Creek Township, Oscoda County, Michigan; Sections 29, 30, 33, & 34, T25N,R3E, Mentor
Township, Oscoda County MI.
Patricia Thompson
989-826-3252
pthompson@fs.fed.us
05 Recreation Event - Oscoda
County Mio "1st Dam" Canoe
Race
- Special area management
CE
Description: The Huron-Manistee National Forests received an application to hold a portion of the Mio First Dam Canoe Race
event on the Mio Ranger District, the third weekend of August for the next five years (2014-2018).
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45011
Location:
10/01/2014 08:55 am MT
Completed
Actual: 08/08/2014
08/2014
UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Oscoda. LEGAL - Not Applicable. From Mio,
Michigan go east on McKinley Road just north of the Au Sable River approx. 10 miles, then south on Evans road
approx. 1/4 mile to landing.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Huron-Manistee National Forest
Briggs and Bridge KW and
Hazardous Fuels Project
EA
Project Purpose
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R9 - Eastern Region
Mio Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Karlis Lazda
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:03/2015
05/2015
989-826-3252
- Forest products
Notice of Initiation 02/26/2014
klazda@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
Est. Comment Period Public
(other than forest products)
Notice 10/2014
- Fuels management
Description: Clearcut and plant 583 acres of KW habitat,thin 1779 acres of red pine, prescribe burn 606 acres for fuels
reduction,construct 380 acres of fuelbreaks,create 151 acres & maintain 137 acres of wildlife openings, close
1.9 miles of Forest roads
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43303
Location:
Gardner Land-for-Land
Exchange
Planning Status
UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Crawford, Oscoda. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The
project is located on the Mio Ranger District. It spans east from Chase Bridge Rd to M-33 and south from M-72
to the Huron-Manistee National Forests boundary.
- Land ownership management
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 05/29/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 10/2014
Expected:01/2015
01/2015
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:
UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - SESWNE, SWSWNE, section
7, T25N, R2E, Michigan Meridian. Oscoda County, Big Creek Township. Luzerne, Michigan.
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:
10/01/2014 08:55 am MT
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.
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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
Mio Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Patricia Thompson
Mio/Harrisville - Verizon Copper - Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
Wire Telecommunication
989-826-3252
Authorization Reissuance
pthompson@fs.fed.us
Description:
CE
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
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, 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.
Antoine Bonner
Old Runway Red Pine and Alder - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:11/2014
12/2014
CE
989-826-3252 ext
- Forest products
Scoping Start 08/20/2014
3306
- Vegetation management
CE
antoinebonner@fs.fed.u
(other than forest products)
s
- Fuels management
Description: This project will thin approximately 30 acres of red pine and improve 63 acres of alder for wildlife habitat.
Web Link:
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44069
Location:
UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Crawford, Oscoda. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The
red pine stand is in Crawford County, just north of Sunrise Road. Alder units are in Oscoda County at the end of
FSR 3047 and also at the junction of Meadows M33 Trail and Deyarmond Valley Road.
Patricia Thompson
989-826-3252
pthompson@fs.fed.us
Reissuance of the Enbridge
Energy, Limited Partnership
Special Use Authorization
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Huron-Manistee National Forests, received a request from Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership to continue
their use, occupancy, and maintenance of a pipeline and right-of-way across National Forest System lands
located on the Mio Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40331
Location:
10/01/2014 08:55 am MT
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/19/2012
Expected:10/2014
10/2014
UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Oscoda. LEGAL - In portions of Sections 3, 10, 15,
22, 23, and 35, T26N, R1E, and Sections 2, 11, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 35 in T25N, R1E, Big Creek Township,
Oscoda County Michigan. From the intersection of M-72 and Co Rd 489 go west approximately 1.5 miles to the 60
foot pipeline right-of-way, then N or S from there.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
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This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
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