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Schedule Of Proposed Action - 01/01/2012 to 03/31/2012 - Ottawa National Forest Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)01/01/2012 to 03/31/2012Ottawa National Forest This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
Effects of Emerald Ash Borer on Black Ash Wetlands Research ProjectCE
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Research and Development In Progress:Scoping Start 06/02/2011 Expected:04/2012 12/2012 Mark Fedora(906) 932-1330, ext. 318mfedora@fs.fed.us Description: Black ash wetlands will be studied to determine the potential impacts of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). The objective of the project is to determine how best to respond to EAB infestation in black ash wetlands to maintain them as forested wetlands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35715
Location: UNIT - Ottawa National Forest All Units. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Ontonagon. Sites will be selected across the Ottawa National Forest. Sixteen small wetlands dominated by mature black ash on mineral soils will be selected randomly.
Location: UNIT - Bergland Ranger District, Ontonagon Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Ontonagon. LEGAL - Gutowski T48N R44W Sec. 22,23; Meleen T50N R35W Sec. 24, FR 2298; Reske T50N R37W Sec 24, 25; Toivonen T49N R38W Sec 20, 21; Pantti T50N R39W Sec 20; Volkman T49N R41W Sec 17. Gutowski 10 mi Wof Bergland off M-28, Meleen FR 2298 2 mi Wof Prickett Lk, Pantti 2.5 mi SW of Rockland, Reske off FR 1700 4 mi S of M-38, Toivonen FR 862 10 mi. N of Trout Crk, Volkman NW 6 mi Bergld.
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 07/07/2009 Expected:03/2012 03/2012 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal is to reissue permit for existing utility lines on NFS land. Line is located on the north side of U.S. 2 and the west side of Kimberly Rd., between Watersmeet and Marenisco, MI. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29504
- Land ownership management - Land acquisition Completed Actual: 12/28/201102/04/2011 03/2012 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: Mr. Robert Delich has proposed a land exchange with the Ottawa National Forest. The proposed land exchange includes approximately 421.5 acres of land owned by Mr. Delich and 320 acres of National Forest System (NFS) lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=27625
Location: UNIT - Bergland Ranger District, Ontonagon Ranger District, Watersmeet Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iron, Ontonagon. LEGAL - Delich: T50N, R43W, sect 18; NFS Lands: T49N, R39W, sect 27; T48N, R43W, sect 14; and T46N, R40W, sects 27, 34 and 35. Parcels are within Bergland, Haight and Stannard Townships of Ontonagon County, Michigan.
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 08/04/2010 Expected:03/2012 03/2012 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal is to reissue a special use permit for the operation and maintenance of an existing natural gas pipeline. The mainline system crosses about 37 miles of National Forest System lands. Location: UNIT - Bessemer Ranger District, Iron River Ranger District, Watersmeet Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Gogebic, Iron. LEGAL - T47N, R45W; T47N, R44W; T46N, R42W; T46N, R41W; T45N, R41W; T45N, R40W; T45N, R39W; T45N, R38W; T44N, R38W; T44N, R37W; T43N, R37W; T43N, R36W; T43N, R35W. The existing pipeline roughly parallels U.S. 2, crossing it occasionally, as it crosses the south half of the Ottawa National Forest.
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Fuels management - Watershed management - Minerals and Geology - Road management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 06/2012 Expected:03/2013 06/2012 Marlanea French-Pombier906-358-4031mfrenchpombier@fs.fed.us Description: This project, developed through public collaboration efforts, would maintain and/or improve conditions based on (1) Forest Plan direction to provide for healthy, resilient and diverse ecosystems; and (2) action items outlined in a local CWPP.
Location: UNIT - Iron River Ranger District, Kenton Ranger District, Watersmeet Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Gogebic, Iron, Ontonagon. LEGAL - T45N R38W S 3-5,10; T46N R38W S 5-10,15-22 ,27-34; T46N R39W S 1-18, 22-27, 34, 36; T47N R38W S 17-20, 29-32, T47N R39W S 13-36; T47N R40W S 24-25. Project is located on Watersmeet and Kenton Ranger Districts in Ontonagon and Gogebic counties.
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 10/17/2006 Expected:01/2012 03/2012 Dawn Buss-Glodowski906-884-2411, ext 15, or 2085dbussglodowski@fs.fed.us Description: Reissue expired permit for Bergland Road Commission warehouse and garage off Hwy M-64. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=20439
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 07/29/2011 Expected:03/2012 03/2012 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal is issue a special use permit amendment for installation of approximately 4.50 miles of new electric line in an existing road right-of-way. Location: UNIT - Iron River Ranger District, Watersmeet Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Gogebic, Iron. LEGAL - T44N, R38W, Sec. 13, 14, Gogebic County. T45N, R37W, Sec. 31, SE; T44N, R37W, Sec. 5, 7, 8, 18. Line would be installed along the south side of Old U.S. 2, and the west side of FR 3940.
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 10/10/2011 Expected:12/2011 12/2011 Caleb Butcher906-932-1330 x308cbutcher@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal is to reissue three existing special use road permits for access to private lands.
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 03/10/2010 Expected:03/2012 03/2012 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal is to issue a new special use permit to landowner for access to private property via an existing road. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29496
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 06/03/2008 Expected:03/2012 03/2012 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal is to reissue landowner a special use permit to cross NFS lands in order to access private property. Access is on existing roads that were previously under permit. Roads under permit would be FR 8343 and a driveway.
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 07/12/2011 Expected:03/2012 03/2012 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal is to issue a special use permit to authorize construction of approximately 0.12 miles of road, and reconstruction of approx 0.13 miles of road to access private property. Location: UNIT - Bessemer Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Gogebic. LEGAL - T47N, R44W, Sec. 14, SWNW. Proposed route is accessed from private land at the end of FR 8647, north of Marenisco, MI.
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 03/10/2010 Expected:03/2012 03/2012 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: The proprosal is to issue a new special use permit for the use and maintenance of an existing, non-system road (approx. 900 feet), and also to construct, use and maintain an access road to private property (approx. 50 feet). Location: UNIT - Bessemer Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Gogebic. LEGAL - T46N, R44W, Sec. 27, SENE. Project area is accessed from FR 8300, on the north end of Elbow Lake.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 12/2011 Expected:03/2012 08/2012 Patrick Malta906-852-3500 Ext 22prmalta@fs.fed.us Description: Remove debris that is blocking the mouth of Narrows Creek in order to restore its connection with the Black River. Build log jams from wood and excavated material from the creek mouth and imported boulders to improve the the creek grade.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Special use management - Road management In Progress:Scoping Start 05/25/2011Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/2012 Expected:04/2012 07/2012 Marlanea French-Pombier906-358-4551mfrenchpombier@fs.fed.us Description: The project includes timber management, enhancement to wildlife, fisheries, and riparian habitat, recreation and transportation system improvements. This project proposes to clearcut some areas that would exceed 40 acres in size to regenerate aspen.
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 05/14/2008 Expected:03/2012 03/2012 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: Special Use Road Permit (new issuance)
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 04/30/2008 Expected:03/2012 03/2012 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: Installation of Fiber Optic Cables along existing power lines and utilities coridor. In T 43N, R 35 W, Section Section 4. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=25876
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 03/24/2010 Expected:03/2012 03/2012 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: The proposal is to issue a new special use permit for the use and maintenance of an existing road (approx. 150 feet), to access private property. Location: UNIT - Iron River Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iron. LEGAL - T45N, R36W, Sec. 27, SWNESW. Proposed access is on the south side of FR 3350 (Bush Creek Road), across from FR 3356.
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 03/24/2010 Expected:03/2012 03/2012 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: The proposal is to issue a new special use permit for use and maintenance of an existing road (approx. 400 feet), for access to private property. Location: UNIT - Iron River Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iron. LEGAL - T44N, R36W, Sec. 14, NWSESW. Proposed access is located on the south side of FR 3475 (Lode Creek Road), about 3/4 mile west of FR 3470.
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 08/31/2011 Expected:03/2012 03/2012 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal is to issue a special use permit for use and maintenance of an existing road on National Forest System land, for access to private property. Location: UNIT - Iron River Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iron. LEGAL - T44N, R36W, Sec. 23, SW. Access is off of FR 3470 (Goldmine Road), on FR 3477.
Iron River Special Use Road Reissues FY2011CE
- Special use management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 01/2012 Expected:02/2012 02/2012 Caleb Butcher906-932-1330 x308cbutcher@fs.fed.us Description: Reissuance of Various Special use road permits on the Iron River Ranger District
Location: UNIT - Iron River Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Gogebic. LEGAL - T46N, R35W, Sec. 32, SENW; T45N, R35W, Sec. 28, NENW; T45N, R37W, Sec. 36, SESE, NESE; T44N, R35W, Sec. 14, NENE; T43N, R35W, Sec. 4, NESW; T43N R37W Sec. 11 E1/2, SW. Various existing roads on the Iron River District.
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 07/08/2010 Expected:03/2012 03/2012 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal is to issue a new special use permit for the use and maintenance of existing roads (approx. 1.90 miles), for access to private property. Includes FR 3923 and 3284. Location: UNIT - Iron River Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iron. LEGAL - T44N, R37W, Sections 9, 10 and 15. Project area is located on the north side FR 3920.
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 07/08/2010 Expected:03/2012 03/2012 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal is to issue a new special use permit to the MI Dept. of Natural Resources, for the use and maintenance of existing roads to access state property (approx. 1.20 miles). Location: UNIT - Iron River Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iron. LEGAL - T44N, R35W, Sec. 13 and 14, NESE. Access is on the east side of FR 3485 (Morrison Creek Road).
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 03/25/2010 Expected:03/2012 03/2012 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal is to issue a new special use permit for the use and maintenance of an existing road (0.54 miles), for access to private property. Location: UNIT - Iron River Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iron. LEGAL - T43N, R36W, Sec. 36, S1/2SW; T42N, R36W, Sec. 1, N1/2NW. Access road is located on the east side of Lake Ottawa Road, approximately 1/4 mile south of the campground.
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 04/01/2008 Expected:03/2012 03/2012 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: Maintenance and use of FR 3426 for 1.7 miles. Existing Road needs to be under permit (new issuance).
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 08/31/2011 Expected:03/2012 03/2012 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal is to issue a special use permit for use and maintenance of existing roads on National Forest System lands. Location: UNIT - Iron River Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iron. LEGAL - T45N, R35W, Sec. 25, S1/2, 26 and 36. Proposed access is FR 2185, east of FR 2180 (Blockhouse Road).
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 09/09/2010 Expected:02/2012 03/2012 Dawn Buss-Glodowski906-884-2411, ext 15, or 2085dbussglodowski@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal to issue three new Special Use Permits to separate private landowners for access to their private property across National Forest land using existing travelways. New permits would set terms and conditions for use up to 10 years. Location: UNIT - Kenton Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Baraga, Houghton, Iron. LEGAL - Nurkala T 48N R35W Section 34; Ross T48N R37 W Section 26 FR 1226, Santner T46N R37W Section 16. Nurkala appx. 1.5 mi. east of Sidnaw off State Hwy M-28; Ross FR 1226 appx. 2 miles north of Kenton, MI, Santner FR 3610-N appx. 8 miles south and west of Kenton, MI.
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 03/29/2011 Expected:02/2012 03/2012 Dawn Buss-Glodowski906-884-2411, ext 15, or 2085dbussglodowski@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal to issue new permits replacing existing expiring permits to two separate landowners for access to their private lands across National Forest land using existing travelways. New permits would set terms and conditions for use up to 10 years. Location: UNIT - Kenton Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iron, Ontonagon. LEGAL - Blazekovic T46N R35W FR 2132 and un-named spur Sec 10; Reck T48NR38W Section 4 FR 835 and un-named spur Section 4. Kenton Ranger District, Blazekovic off FR 2132 appx. 9 miles south of Sidnaw, MI ; Reck off FR 845 appx. 7 miles north of Trout Creek MI.
Forest Road 3616 Culvert Replacement ProjectCE
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management - Road management In Progress:Scoping Start 10/28/2011 Expected:01/2012 10/2012 Patrick Malta906-852-3500 Ext 22prmalta@fs.fed.us Description: Activity involves replacing an existing culvert to improve aquatic organism passage, access to additional habitat, channel shape and structure, reduce stream sedimentation and erosion, and maintain safe and functional transportation.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37428
Location: UNIT - Kenton Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iron. LEGAL - SE1/4 of Section 18, T46N, R37W in Iron County. Located approximately 8 miles southwest of Kenton, MI on Forest Road 3616 at the crossing of the West Branch of the Jumbo River.
Kamarianen and Pestka Special Use PermitsCE
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 11/19/2010 Expected:02/2012 03/2012 Dawn Buss-Glodowski906-884-2411, ext 15, or 2085dbussglodowski@fs.fed.us Description: Two separate parties have requested access in separate locations to their private lands via Special Use permit (new issuance) on existing travelways. New permits would set terms and conditions for use up to 10 years.
Location: UNIT - Ontonagon Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Houghton. LEGAL - Kamarianen T49N R35W SE section 6, NW Section 7 ; Pestka T49N R37W Section 3. Kamarienen is approximately 12 miles southwest of Baraga, MI off FR 2270; Pestka is approximately 14 miles north of Kenton, MI or 9 miles south east of Mass City, MI off FR 1470.
- Recreation management - Heritage resource management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 01/2012 Expected:04/2012 06/2012 Patrick Malta906-852-3500 Ext 22prmalta@fs.fed.us Description: Maintenance of existing mule trail. Drainage improvements to existing trail to cemetery. Parking lot development off FR6479. Non-native invasive plant control.
Location: UNIT - Ontonagon Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Ontonagon. LEGAL - NE 1/4 Sec 12 T49N R8E. Norwich Road and FR6479 approximately 8 miles north of Highway M28 in Ontonagon County.
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 01/20/2010 Expected:02/2012 04/2012 Dawn Buss-Glodowski906-884-2411, ext 15, or 2085dbussglodowski@fs.fed.us Description: Northern Land and Sales requested access to pvt land thru common 1/4 corner of FS and Plum Creek Timber. 1/4corner center of T50N R40W sec36. Field analysis completed 8/2010, NLS sold land 7/2010. PlumC still request access to their land, same route.
Location: UNIT - Ontonagon Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Ontonagon. LEGAL - T50N R40W Section 36. Victoria Road begins in Rockland, MI and access is 4 miles south on Victoria Road to the SE corner of Section 25.
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 08/05/2010 Expected:03/2012 03/2012 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal is to issue a new special use permit for maintaining and operating maple syrup collection lines and equipment on National Forest System lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29482
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 08/30/2011 Expected:01/2012 01/2012 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal is to issue a special use permit for use and maintenance of an existing driveway on National Forest System lands. Driveway is approximately 75 feet long. Location: UNIT - Watersmeet Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Ontonagon. LEGAL - T46N, R39W, Sec. 15, SWNW. Driveway is located off of Old U.S. 45, south of Paulding, MI.
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 07/11/2011 Expected:01/2012 01/2012 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal is to issue a special use permit to an association for use and maintenance of a existing roads on National Forest System land. Location: UNIT - Watersmeet Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Gogebic. LEGAL - T45N, R38W, Sec. 31, 32. FR 3982 and 3982-C, located on the south end of Marion Lake, east of Watersmeet, MI.
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 09/03/2008 Expected:03/2012 03/2012 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal is to place new underground electric line to facilites in wayside from power line on U.S. 45. Proposal also includes adding an underground segment approx. 20' in length to reach private property, as well as a portion of a service box.
- Special use management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 01/2012 Expected:02/2012 02/2012 Caleb Butcher906-932-1330 x308cbutcher@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal is to reissue two existing special use road permits for access to private lands
- Special use management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 03/2012 Expected:05/2012 05/2012 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal is to issue a new special use permit for maintaining and operating maple syrup collection equipment on National Forest System lands. Area will occupy less than 5 acres. Location: UNIT - Watersmeet Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Gogebic. LEGAL - T45N, R40W, Sec. 1, SE. Sugarbush location is located on the north side of Sucker Lake Road just off FR 5120, approximately 3 miles west of Hwy. 45.