Source: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/current-sopa.php?forest=110907
Timestamp: 2015-11-28 20:13:15
Document Index: 50799678

Matched Legal Cases: ['art04', 'art11', 'art03', 'art06', 'art05', 'art11', 'art04', 'art05', 'art01', 'art05', 'art08']

- Ottawa National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) - Ottawa National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - Ottawa National Forest, Bergland Ranger District - Ottawa National Forest, Bessemer Ranger District - Ottawa National Forest, Iron River Ranger District - Ottawa National Forest, Ontonagon Ranger District - Ottawa National Forest, Watersmeet Ranger District
Ottawa National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R9 - Eastern Region Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact Aspen Management ProjectEA
In ProgressComment Period02/12/2015
Susanne Adams906-884-2411x14smadams@fs.fed.us
Description: This project will implement Forest Plan Objectives for aspen. We propose to clear cut approximately 1700 acres of aspen each year for 10-20 years, up to 30,000 acres. Road maintenance and reconstruction will also be proposed, as needed. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43532
Location: UNIT - Ottawa National Forest All Units. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Ontonagon. LEGAL - Not Applicable The project area includes aspen stands covering approximately 30,000 acres of National Forest System (NFS) lands within management areas 1.1a, 3.1a, 4.1a, and 4.2a.
Back To Top Ottawa National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R9 - Eastern Region Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact 2015 Special Use Road Reissues (South Zone)CE
In ProgressScoping Start04/28/2015
Caleb Butcher906-932-1330 x308cbutcher@fs.fed.us
Description: The purpose of this project is to reissue 2 special use road permits that will be expiring at the end of 2015. 1 on the Bessemer District & 1 on the Iron River District. Location: UNIT - Bessemer Ranger District, Iron River Ranger District, Watersmeet Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Gogebic, Iron. LEGAL - Not Applicable Bessemer, Iron River and Watersmeet Districts
Northern Land & Sales Land Exchange ProjectEA
In ProgressComment Period02/10/2015
Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed land exchange with Mr. Norman Pestka, proposes to exchange approx. 51.07 acres of federal land, for approx. 48.70 acres of non-federal land in Houghton and Ontonagon Counties of Michigan. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44689
Location: UNIT - Bergland Ranger District, Kenton Ranger District, Ontonagon Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Houghton, Ontonagon. LEGAL - Federal Parcel 1: T49N, R42W, Sec. 33, N1/2NW, Ontonagon Co. Federal Parcel 2: T47N, R37W, portion of land in Sec. 2, SESE, Houghton Co. Non-Federal: T50N, R39W, Sec. 20, portion of SWNE, Ontonagon, C Federal Parcel 1: approx. 0.75 mls. north of Bergland, MI. Federal Parcel 2: approx. 0.25 mls. north of Kenton, MI, adjacent to cemetery. Non-Federal Parcel: approx. 1.5 mls. SW of Rockland, MI. Scott and Schott Forest Road Special Use PermitsCE
In ProgressScoping Start11/06/2014
Dawn Buss-Glodowski906-884-2411, ext 15, or 2085dbussglodowski@fs.fed.us
Description: Issuance of Forest Road Special Use permits to two separate individuals for access to their private property across Forest Service lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47260
Location: UNIT - Bergland Ranger District, Ontonagon Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Ontonagon. LEGAL - Scott T50N R37W Sec. 14,15,22 FR 1823,1674-E1; Schott T48N R42W Sec 8,16,17 FR 511, 511-G FR 1823 off of FH 16,appx. 3 mi south of MI State Hwy38; FR 511 appx. 1 mile south of Bergland, MI off East Shore Road. Back To Top Ottawa National Forest, Bergland Ranger District R9 - Eastern Region Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact 2015 North Zone Special Use Permit ReissuesCE
In ProgressScoping Start03/05/2015
Description: Reissue Special Use permits to 9 current permittees for their continued access to their private land across Forest Service Land. Location: UNIT - Bergland Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Gogebic, Houghton, Ontonagon. LEGAL - 1)Bultsma2)Hokans T47NR41W FR6930-Y;3)EricksonCreekAssoc T49NR39W FR733-F; 4)Juntunen T50NR36W FR1656;5)Livingston T49NR41WSec2;6)Millard7)Purdy8)Shamion T50NR40W FR696/696C;9)Mannikko T49NR40W FR730J FR 6930-Y 10 mi SE of Bergland;FR733-F and 730-J 9 mi SW of Rockland;FR1656 5 mi SW of Nisula, MI; Livingston off Norwich Road 12 mi S of Ontonagon; FR696/696-C 5 mi S of Ontonagon off Norwich Rd.; Trap Hills Amateur Radio Club Permit ReissueCE
Description: Continued use and access to a radio antenna owned by Trap Hills Amateur Radio Club mounted on the Forest Service Trap Hills Radio Repeater Tower, allowing for their emergency short wave radio communications. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47254
Location: UNIT - Bergland Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Ontonagon. LEGAL - T49N R42W Section 5; T50N R42W Section 32 Radio Tower is located approximately six miles north of Bergland, MI one mile east of State Highway M-64. Back To Top Ottawa National Forest, Bessemer Ranger District R9 - Eastern Region Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact Alligator Eye Rock Overlook ProjectCE *NEW LISTING*
In ProgressScoping Start06/01/2015
Susan Trull906-932-1330 ext. 312strull@fs.fed.us
Description: Maintain the open rock native plant community. Reconstruct portions of the hiking trail leading to the overlook, such as the failing steps near the trailhead ; and to block access to the trail from unauthorized use by off highway vehicles. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47471
Location: UNIT - Bessemer Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Gogebic. LEGAL - Not Applicable Bessemer District, Westside Lake Gogebic
Back To Top Ottawa National Forest, Iron River Ranger District R9 - Eastern Region Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact AT&T Fiber Optic InstallationCE
Description: Installation of Fiber Optic Cables along existing power lines and utilities coridor. In T 43N, R 35 W, Section Section 4. Location: UNIT - Iron River Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iron. LEGAL - T 43N R 35W Section 4 Iron Lake Road and Geniron Road
Giannola Special Use, Goldmine RoadCE
In ProgressScoping Start05/19/2015
Description: The proposal is to issue a special use permit to an individual for use and maintenance of existing FR 3476. Location: UNIT - Iron River Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iron. LEGAL - T44N, R36W, Sec. 23, W1/2SE, NESW, SENW Access is from Basswood Rd. west of Iron River, MI, then to Goldmine Rd., then approx. 1.30 miles north to FR 3476.
Back To Top Ottawa National Forest, Ontonagon Ranger District R9 - Eastern Region Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact Baraga Telephone Special Use Permit ReissueCE
Dawn Buss-Glodowski906-884-2411, ext 15 or 2085dbussglodowski@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissue expiring permit for Baraga Telephone lines to cross 2.42 acres of Forest Service Land to service the local community. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47253
Location: UNIT - Ontonagon Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Houghton. LEGAL - T50N R35W Sections 6,10,15,23,36 Underground copper telephone line lies near Alston, MI, alongside portions of South Laird Road, Pricket Dam Road, and Cemetery Road.
Bergland Cross Country Ski Trail ProjectCE *NEW LISTING*
In ProgressScoping Start11/19/2015
Shelly Garber906-884-2411shellygarber@fs.fed.us
Description: Improve ski trail surface, drainage, and bridges. Location: UNIT - Ontonagon Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Ontonagon. LEGAL - Not Applicable North of Bergland, Michigan.
Back To Top Ottawa National Forest, Watersmeet Ranger District R9 - Eastern Region Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact Dix Special Use AccessCE
Description: To issue a new special use permit for use and maintenance of an existing Forest Road, and use and maintenance of a non-system road segment. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42421
Location: UNIT - Watersmeet Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Ontonagon. LEGAL - T46N, R40W, Sec. 3 Project area is on north side of CR 527, using FR 6945 and a non-system road to private property in Sec. 3, SWNW. Ellenbecker SugarbushCE
In ProgressScoping Start04/04/2012
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
Location: UNIT - Watersmeet Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Gogebic. LEGAL - T.45N,. R.41W., Section 1, NENE NFS land is adjacent to Ellenbecker's private property on Beaton's Lake. Gough Special Use Proposal, PauldingCE
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. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36437
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. Land O' Lakes Cross Country Ski Trail ProjectCE
In ProgressScoping Start05/29/2015
Melissa Simpson715-528-4464 ext 139mdsimpson@fs.fed.us
Description: This project proposes to relocate two trail segments to improve overall user experience and provide a safer turnaround for grooming equipment; and to improve trail conditions where it crosses Forest Road (FR) 6320. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47574
Location: UNIT - Watersmeet Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Gogebic. LEGAL - Not Applicable Watersmeet District
Niemi Special Use PermitCE
Description: The proposal is to issue a special use authorization to an individual, for use and maintenance of FR 6924 and an existing non-system road, to access private property. Location: UNIT - Watersmeet Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Ontonagon. LEGAL - T46N, R40W, Sec. 18, E1/2SW, SWSE; Sec. 19, NE, N1/2SE; Sec. 20, NWSW, S1/2NW Access road is located approximately 6 miles north of U.S. 2,off of CR 527.
State of Michigan Wayside ReissuesCE
In ProgressScoping Start01/26/2015
Description: Reissuing 2 permits to the State of Michigan for a wayside on U.S. Hwy 2 and a wayside on U.S. Hwy 45. Location: UNIT - Watersmeet Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Gogebic. LEGAL - T44N R39W Section 32, SENE (Hwy 45 Wayside) & T44N R38W Section 15, NESE; Section 14, NWSW (Hwy 2 Wayside) T44N R39W Section 32, SENE (Hwy 45 Wayside) & T44N R38W Section 15, NESE; Section 14, NWSW (Hwy 2 Wayside)
VanLaanen Special UseCE
In ProgressScoping Start05/18/2015
Description: The proposal is to issue a special use permit to an individual for use and maintenance of FR 3212. Location: UNIT - Watersmeet Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iron. LEGAL - T43N, R37W, Sec. 10, W1/2, NWNE Access is from FH 16 south, to FR 3210, then approx. 1 mile to FR 3212 on the right.
Wilderness Lakes Bike Trail SystemCE *NEW LISTING*
In ProgressScoping Start08/03/2015
Description: Wilderness Lakes Bike Trail System is the name given to the 37 mile bike trail loop surrounding the Sylvania Wilderness. This project proposes to add new bike trail segments and relocate the Whitefish Lake Trailhead parking area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47576