National Forests in Mississippi — Project Detail

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National Forests in Mississippi

R08 Southern · 262 projects · crawled 2026-08-01
Completed 215 Cancelled 47
Decision Memo 237 Environmental Assessment 23 Environmental Impact Statement 1 1
261 with documents 67 with comments page 1 fetch errors
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 4/30/2026
T3S, R9W, Sections 30 & 31 & T3S, R10W, Section 25 , T4S, R9W, Section 6 · Stone, Mississippi

Proposal for the installation of 3,379 feet of buried fiber optic communications cable within the existing AT&T (Bell South) 10 foot right of way granted before USFS acquired the property in two sections along TV Tower Rd Project total Acres 0.78

Special use management
Scoping Start
01/05/2023
Decision
06/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Alan Oglesbee · alan.oglesbee@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT3S, R9W, Sections 30 & 31 & T3S, R10W, Section 25 , T4S, R9W, Section 6
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 4/30/2026
Leaf River Wildlife Management Area · Perry, Mississippi

The Forest Service proposes to conduct management activities on the De Soto Ranger District to enhance the habitat and management of federally threatened gopher tortoise and federally endangered dusky gopher frog.

Wildlife, fish, rare plants
Scoping Start
04/04/2022
Decision
07/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Manning Moody · manning.moody@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Lenoir Access Completed
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 4/30/2026
Beginning at Forest Service Road 458 · Stone, Mississippi

Authorize a special use permit to improve and maintain an existing 'woods' road, approx. 1321 feet long and 20 feet wide or 0.8 acres, for access to private land that is surrounded by National Forest land.

Special use management
Scoping Start
01/17/2022
Decision
12/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Alan Oglesbee · alan.oglesbee@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 19, T4S, R12W
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 4/30/2026
Perry County, West Side of John Bond Rd. Section 18, T1S, R9W · Perry, Mississippi

project is to extend single phase powerline (0.81mi) (4,276ft. x 25ft.) onto private property for the purpose of serving a new member. The new service will begin on the Northeast comer of the intersection of John Bond Road and FS 330A in Perry County

Special use management
Scoping Start
07/10/2023
Decision
03/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Alan Oglesbee · alan.oglesbee@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Pearl River Valley Power EPA Powerline Amendment (Bill Anderson)Decision Signed Date: 03/01/2024
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 18, T1S, R9W
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 4/30/2026
Section 8, T6S, R11W · Harrison, Mississippi

The applicant requests to amend existing authorization to access private property on FSR 424B to extend from, 352 feet long and 25 feet wide to 352 feet x 50 feet. In the near future, the landowners plan build on their 10-acre lot.

Special use management
Scoping Start
06/14/2023
Decision
12/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Chandra Roberts · chandra.roberts@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 2/5/2026
T4N R2E Section 2 crossing over Brushy Creek · Amite, Mississippi

Replace a Bridge on Robertson Rd which has a Right of way from the Forest Service

Special use managementRoad management
Scoping Start
08/29/2024
Decision
10/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · michael.everett@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT4N R2E Section 2 over Brushy Creek on Robertson Road
Decision Memo · Holly Springs Ranger District · updated 1/30/2026
Transmission line ROW proposed to be located on the north side of County Road 211. · Yalobusha, Mississippi

Proposal to authorize a special use permit for construction and operation of a new transmission line across National Forest land between North Oakland and Coffeeville, MS.

Special use management
Scoping Start
05/13/2025
Decision
08/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Katie Hanson-Dorr · katie.c.hanson-dorr@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityElectric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHolly Springs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 25N, Range 5E, Sections 7 and 18. Chickasaw meridian.
CSMS Cache Sites Completed
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 8/6/2025
Sites will be in various locations along roads in the Camp Shelby Special Use area. · Forrest; Perry, Mississippi

7th SFG proposes to use 12 temporary 4'x2'x4' cache sites during semiannual training evalutions. Sites will be prepped prior to training exercises and restored immediatelly afterwards.

Special use management
Scoping Start
02/21/2025
Decision
07/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Nicole Taylor · Nicole.Taylor@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Holly Springs Ranger District · updated 6/26/2025
Located along CR 225, approximately 1 mile north of the intersection of CR 225 and US Hwy 278, in Lafayette Co., MS. · Lafayette, Mississippi

Special use permit for installation of a waterline across NFS lands in Lafayette Co., MS.

Special use management
Scoping Start
01/13/2025
Decision
06/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Katie Hanson-Dorr · katie.c.hanson-dorr@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHolly Springs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 8S, Range 2W, Sec. 34
Environmental Assessment · Delta Ranger District · updated 6/25/2025
Delta National Forest, National Forests in Mississippi · Sharkey, Mississippi

Delta Forest Health and Wildlife Habitat Project

Land management planningRecreation managementSpecial area managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsForest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Watershed management
Scoping Start
12/09/2019
Comment Period
09/11/2021
Objection Period Start
11/2021 (Estimated)
Decision
04/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Ronald Lewis · Ronald.Lewis2@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Trail Management; Noxious Weed Treatments; Species Population Enhancements; Special Area Management; Scenery Management; Timber Sales (Salvage); Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDelta Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Chickasawhay Ranger District · updated 6/25/2025
A public road easement would be issued to add .31 acres to the existing .25 acres of ROW on West Salem Road. · Greene, Mississippi

The project is for proposed addition of ROW required for bridge replacement on West Salem Road. A public road easement would be issued to add .31 acres to the existing .25 acres of ROW. Some clearing would take place.

Land ownership management
Scoping Start
10/03/2022
Decision
10/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Lakeshia Gallaspy · Lakeshia.Gallaspy@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsChickasawhay Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Bienville Ranger District · updated 6/20/2025
Thirty-five-acre tract of National Forest land located in the southwest corner of Township 6 North, Range 8 East of Section 22 in Scott County, MS. · Scott, Mississippi

Proposal to conduct a geotechnical survey on an approximately 35-acre tract of National Forest land.

Minerals and geologyLand ownership managementResearch
Scoping Start
04/09/2024
Decision
06/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Christina Harper · christina.harper@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityLand Use Adjustments; Facility Improvements/Construction; Research And Development
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 6 North, Range 8 East of Section 22 in Scott County, MS
Decision Memo · Holly Springs Ranger District · updated 6/3/2025
Located within Puskus Lake Recreation Area, approximately 2 miles north of the intersection of MS Hwy 30 and CR 2089. · Lafayette, Mississippi

Removal of old facilities in poor condition that are no longer needed. Includes 2 pit toilets and stairs, tool shed, water spigots, and capping and removal of a decommissioned well.

Recreation managementFacility management
Scoping Start
10/03/2024
Decision
06/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Katie Hanson-Dorr · katie.c.hanson-dorr@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Facility Maintenance
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHolly Springs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT7S, R1W, Sec. 30-31, and T7S, R2W, Sec. 25 and 36, Chickasaw Meridian
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 5/16/2025
Camp Keller, Woolmarker Range Training Site · Harrison, Mississippi

This project is to install a temporary 8%u2019Wx20%u2019Lx8%u2019H wood awning with tin roof for use during dry fire exercises. An existing wall would be used to tie in the rafters and tin. Post will be 4x4, 24" in concrete, and 2x6 rafters.

Special use managementFacility management
Scoping Start
04/09/2025
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Nicole Taylor · Nicole.Taylor@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (21), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(21)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction; Special Use Authorizations; Facility Maintenance
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 4/29/2025
South of Highway 84, as part of the Clear Springs Recreation Area. The project area can be accessed at the lower loop campground, near sites 1, 2, and 3. · Franklin, Mississippi

Removal of a failing trail bridge, installation of a new bridge, and relocation of the trail to the new bridge location.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
03/08/2024
Decision
08/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT5N, R2E, Section 2, Franklin County, MS
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 4/29/2025
FSR 102, in the NE � of Section 8, Township 5N, Range 2E, Franklin County, Mississippi, about 2 miles west of the Clear Springs Recreation Area. · Franklin, Mississippi

Repair of an erosion slide on NFS Road 102, including realigning the road both vertically and horizontally for an estimated distance of 600 feet.

Road management
Scoping Start
12/12/2023
Decision
08/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · michael.everett@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (24), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(24)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Improvements/Construction
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT5N, R2E, Section 8, Franklin County, MS
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 4/11/2025
Located south of Highway 84 as part of the Clear Springs Recreation area. The project area can be accessed by Clear Springs Rd., Pothook Rd., and Smyrnia Rd. · Franklin, Mississippi

Permanent closure and rehabilitation of approximately 12.9 miles of trail and 35 minor and major foot bridges which have been closed since 2017 for the protection of public health and safety.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
03/08/2024
Decision
04/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management; Travel Management; Watershed Improvements
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT5N, R2E, Sections 1, 2, 10, 11; T6N, R2E, Sections 34, 35, 44, 45; T6N, R3E, Sections 37, 38. Franklin County, MS.
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 3/12/2025
Wrights Chruch Tower located at 1114 Choctaw Rd NE Mcall Creek, Ms and Bunkley Tower located at 2153 Butler Graveyard Rd, Meadville, Ms · Franklin, Mississippi

Replacement of 2 Communication Repeater Towers located at Butler Graveyard and Choctaw Rd. Towers will be on the same site and anchor points will be located approximately 20 ft further than the original points.

Facility management
Scoping Start
07/19/2024
Decision
11/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
02/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · michael.everett@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (21), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(21)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT5N R2E Section 20 and T7N R5E Section 4
Decision Memo · Bienville Ranger District · updated 12/2/2024
Shockaloe Horse trail is located between Forest and Morton, MS, north of US Hwy 80. T6N,T7R; Section 15. · Smith, Mississippi

The Bienville National Forest will receive fiscal year funding from the Great American Outdoor Act to improve Shockaloe Horse Trail. The project will receive funds to repair the 22-mile trail that will include culvert and riprap replacement.

Recreation managementWatershed management
Scoping Start
02/15/2023
Decision
10/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Christina Harper · christina.harper@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management; Watershed Improvements
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Bienville Ranger District · updated 12/2/2024
The project is located in Township 3 North, Range 7 East, Section 6 of Smith County, Mississippi, off Forest Service Road 526. · Smith, Mississippi

The Bienville National Forest has received a request from Tellus Operating Group, LLC for a Permit to Trenton USA 6-7 #2, permitted to 15,700 feet for an exploratory test on Lease MSES-56708.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
02/27/2024
Decision
11/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Christina Harper · christina.harper@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (17), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(17)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 10/23/2024
Approximately 8 miles south of Roxie, MS, off FR 103T. · Franklin, Mississippi

Burial of an existing plastic gas line that currently sits on the surface between a gas well and tank battery.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
03/08/2024
Decision
09/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (17), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(17)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Natural Gas
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT5N, R2E, Section 20, Franklin County, MS
Decision Memo · Chickasawhay Ranger District · updated 10/15/2024
The access road would be approximately .3 miles long (1,600ft) and 15 feet wide and be located on the west side of FSR 206. · Wayne, Mississippi

The purpose of the project would be to grant Mr. Stevison road access to his private property that is landlocked by National Forest Service land. The access road would begin at the FS Road 206 and terminate at the private property/FS land.

Special use management
Scoping Start
11/02/2022
Decision
02/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
02/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Lakeshia Gallaspy · Lakeshia.Gallaspy@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsChickasawhay Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Chickasawhay Ranger District · updated 10/15/2024
The access road would be approximately 0.6 miles long (3,168ft) and 18 feet wide. · Wayne, Mississippi

The purpose of the project would be to grant Mr. & Mrs. Morgan road access that would begin at the Forest Service Road 205 to the non-system woods road and terminate at the private property/Forest Service boundary.

Special use management
Scoping Start
01/30/2024
Decision
05/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Lakeshia Gallaspy · Lakeshia.Gallaspy@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsChickasawhay Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionThe access road would be approximately 0.6 miles long (3,168ft) and 18 feet wide.
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 9/18/2024
Approximately 8 miles south of Roxie, MS, off FR 102E. · Franklin, Mississippi

Burial of an existing plastic oil transfer line that currently sits on the surface between a well and tank battery.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
03/08/2024
Decision
09/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (17), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(17)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Oil
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT5N, R2E, Section 9, Franklin County, MS
Decision Memo · Tombigbee Ranger District · updated 9/3/2024
Located just east of Choctaw Lake Recreation Area along the Splashing Dog Trail, Choctaw Co., MS · Choctaw, Mississippi

Reroute of a short section (approx. 1000 feet) of the Splashing Dog Trail in Choctaw Co., Ackerman unit of the Tombigbee National Forest.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
03/04/2024
Decision
09/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Katie Hanson-Dorr · katie.c.hanson-dorr@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsTombigbee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT16N, R11E, Sec. 2, 11
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 8/8/2024
Project encompasses approximately 1/2 mile of pipeline located off FR 107A, approximately six miles south of Meadville, MS. · Franklin, Mississippi

Request to modify a special use permit to remove approximately 2 acres of timber overtop of an existing 36" pipeline that runs through National Forest land and maintain the area in grass. The pipeline area is approximately 1/2 mile in length.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
07/26/2022
Decision
04/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · michael.everett@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityLand Use Adjustments; Special Use Authorizations; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT9N, R2E section 1 through T3N, R2E, Section 9
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 5/30/2024
Stone County, T3S, R9W, Section 19 · Stone, Mississippi

This proposal is to grant access to private land using an existing gravel road (FSR 397E) that has been the historic route of access to this property. No road improvement or ground disturbance will be conducted, total acreage of ROW (0.04ac.)

Special use management
Scoping Start
06/20/2023
Decision
10/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Chandra Roberts · chandra.roberts@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Ashe Waterline Completed
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 5/20/2024
Ashe Seed Extractory, Brooklyn. MS · Perry, Mississippi

The Ashe Nursery experienced and catastrophic failure of its water system. This CE would allow replacement of 9000 feet of waterline.

Facility management
Scoping Start
02/22/2024
Decision
05/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
James Allen · james.d.allen@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT1N, R12W, Section 23
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 5/20/2024
Tuxachanie Trail, Harrison County · Harrison, Mississippi

1. Replacement of 5 footbridges on the Tuxachanie Trail in Harrison County, Mississippi. These bridges bisect several small drainages and have been destroyed by fire and flood events. Bridges are constructed of treated lumber

Facility management
Scoping Start
02/15/2024
Decision
03/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
James Allen · james.d.allen@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFacility Maintenance; Trail Management
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 3/22/2024
Where Knoxville Road crosses Lick Branch, approximately 6 miles south of Roxie, MS. · Franklin, Mississippi

Construction and maintenance of a pre-cast box culvert on Knoxville Road, over Lick Branch.

Road managementForest products
Scoping Start
09/12/2022
Decision
07/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
03/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Improvements/Construction; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green)
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT5N, R1E, Section 21
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 2/15/2024
Section 15, T6S, R10W · Harrison, Mississippi

The Naval Construction Group TWO Woolmarket Rifle/Pistol Range requests construction of : 1. Range Shelter 1A 2. Range Shelter 1B 3. Range Shelter 2A 4. Range Shelter 2B 5. Brass Reclamation Shelter 6. PEB Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings

Special use management
Scoping Start
07/17/2023
Decision
10/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
James Allen · james.d.allen@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (21), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(21)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · De Soto Ranger District · updated 2/15/2024
This project lies within the boundaries of the Camp Shleby Impact Closure Area. T2N, R12W Section 26 · Forrest, Mississippi

Wet-Gap water crossing facility for the training and mobilization of tactical bridges on Camp Shelby Training Site. Would be constructed on Lake Janney in the Impact Closure Area. Concrete, cable concrete, and gravel.

Special use management
Scoping Start
03/13/2023
Comment Period
12/11/2023
Objection Period Start
12/11/2023
Decision
02/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
03/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
James Allen · james.d.allen@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT2N, R12W Section 26
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 11/27/2023
HWY 15 and Vestry Road · Stone, Mississippi

. A new single-phase line would be constructed along Highway 15 and Vestry Road; the right-of-way for this line would be 50feet wide and 1.75 miles long (10.6 acres, non-contiguous).

Special use management
Scoping Start
03/20/2023
Decision
10/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Alan Oglesbee · alan.oglesbee@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityElectric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Bienville Ranger District · updated 11/24/2023
Smith County, MS - T4N-R9E, Section 26, 35, and 36; T3N-R9E, Sections 1,2,3,4; T3N-R8E, Section 11; T4N-R9E, Sections 35. Jasper County, MS - T3N-R10E Section 6 · Jasper; Smith, Mississippi

Bay Springs Telephone Company has requested permission to install a fiber optic line on Bienville National Forest System lands on existing telephone poles and buried cable lines in order to improve internet service to local residents.

Special use management
Scoping Start
08/07/2023
Decision
10/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Christina Harper · christina.harper@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Bienville Ranger District · updated 11/24/2023
Access route is located in Township 3 North, Range 6 East, Section 36, north of Highway 18 in Smith County, Mississippi. · Smith, Mississippi

Mr. King has requested a special use permit to allow access to his 20.7-acre property by crossing National Forest land. The access corridor is approximately 16 ft. wide and extends approximately 440 feet in length, representing roughly 0.16 acres.

Special use management
Scoping Start
08/12/2022
Decision
08/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Christina Harper · christina.harper@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Bienville Ranger District · updated 11/24/2023
Approximate location 32.223652, -89.359944, in Scott County T5N-R9E Sec. 34 and Smith County T4N-R9E Sec. 3 · Smith, Mississippi

This project proposes to amend an existing special use authorization for permission to construct a new right of way to install electric line from an existing pole on National Forest land to a new distribution pole located on private.

Special use management
Scoping Start
08/23/2023
Decision
11/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Christina Harper · christina.harper@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 11/20/2023
Perry County, T1N, 10W, Sections 25 & 26 · Perry, Mississippi

This proposal is to grant access to private land using an existing blocked portion of FSR307B1, approximately 0.68 mi (3,615' by 20' width) (1.7ac.)

Special use management
Scoping Start
06/21/2023
Decision
11/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Chandra Roberts · chandra.roberts@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 11/20/2023
State Highway 15 and Vestry Road · Stone, Mississippi

Relocate a powerline from a 'cross-country' route to a location along a highway and county road. Abandon approx. 6.1 acres of existing r/w and authorize approx. 10.6 acres of new r/w (non-contiguous).

Special use management
Scoping Start
12/2022 (Estimated)
Decision
02/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
02/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Alan Oglesbee · alan.oglesbee@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 17, 20, 21, 28 & 29, T3S, R9W
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 11/16/2023
South of Broome School Road · George, Mississippi

Extend an overhead single-phase powerline to serve a new residence.

Special use management
Scoping Start
08/2022 (Estimated)
Decision
12/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Alan Oglesbee · alan.oglesbee@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 11, T3S, R9W
Decision Memo · Bienville Ranger District · updated 11/1/2023
Project area is located in Township 5 North, Range 10 East, Section 36, of Newton County, Mississippi. · Smith, Mississippi

Tanglewood Plantation, LLC has requested a special use permit for the use of gated Forest Service Road 524-C, and permission to use a private lock for access to an 80-acre property.

Special use management
Scoping Start
12/09/2022
Decision
10/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Christina Harper · christina.harper@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Holly Springs Ranger District · updated 10/2/2023
Benton County, MS · Benton, Mississippi

Upgrade above-ground electric power line for TVA

Special use management
Scoping Start
08/01/2017
Comment Period
08/01/2017
09/26/2017
Decision
09/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
02/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Dale Pickard · dale.pickard@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHolly Springs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionAbove-ground electric powerline
Decision Memo · Bienville Ranger District · updated 9/20/2023
Project location lies between Section 33 of T6N-R7E and Section 27 of T6N-R9E of Scott County, MS · Scott, Mississippi

MDOT is requesting approval to perform maintenance and timber removal activities along approximately 15 miles of Interstate 20 (I-20) on the Bienville National Forest.

Vegetation management (other than forest products)Special use management
Scoping Start
08/11/2023
Decision
09/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Christina Harper · christina.harper@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Green)
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · Tombigbee Ranger District · updated 8/3/2023
Tombigbee NF lands in Chickasaw Co MS. Compartment 29 of what is referred to as Trace Unit. Approx 3 miles North of Buena Vista. Intersection of county road 402 and forest road 906. · Chickasaw, Mississippi

The Tombigbee National Forest is proposing a restoration project for the Black Belt Calcareous Prairie and Woodland Habitat in compartment 29. This will be a restoration of ecological systems and rare habitat.

Special area managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsForest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management
Scoping Start
10/14/2021
Comment Period
01/30/2023
Decision
08/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Whittington · michael.whittington@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Special Area Management; Timber Sales (Green)
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsTombigbee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTombigbee National Forest; Chickasaw County MS. Township 13 South; Range 4 East; Sections 26&27.
Decision Memo · Tombigbee Ranger District · updated 7/13/2023
The project area occurs in Winston Co., along existing powerlines, within approximately 12 miles northeast of Louisville, MS. · Winston, Mississippi

The Tombigbee Ranger District proposes to issue a special use authorization for installation of 12.6 mi. of fiber optic cable on existing electrical transmission line utility poles in Winston Co., MS

Special use management
Scoping Start
01/25/2023
Decision
06/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Austin Byrd · Austin.Byrd@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsTombigbee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT15N R12E Sec 3; T16N R12E Sec 21-22, 27, 33-35; T16N R13E Sec 2-3, 5-6, 20-24, 26-28, 32, 35; and T16N R14E Sec 3, 8-10, 16-19, 21, 28, 33.
Decision Memo · National Forests In Mississippi All Units · updated 6/29/2023
Along Hwy 35. · Scott, Mississippi

Fiber optic line project in Scott County.

Special use management
Scoping Start
05/08/2019
Decision
07/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Christina Harper · christina.harper@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · National Forests In Mississippi All Units · updated 6/29/2023
Hwy 481 in Scott County · Scott, Mississippi

C-spire fiber optic right-of-way on Hwy 481

Special use management
Scoping Start
01/31/2019
Decision
07/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Christina Harper · christina.harper@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Special Use Permit - C-Spire Fiber Optic Cable - Hwy 481 - Scott CountyDecision Signed Date: 07/16/2019
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 6/14/2023
Camp Shelby Impact Closure Area · Perry, Mississippi

Camp Shelby is proposing to construct three small buildings on Range 48 in the Impact Closure Area. The first building would be a 16x20 ammunition breakdown facility. The second and third building would be a 20 x 40 Classroom and Range Ops facility

Special use management
Scoping Start
12/15/2022
Decision
04/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
James Allen · james.d.allen@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT2N R11W Section 31
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 4/26/2023
Along Deerfield Road, approximately 6 miles west of Knoxville, MS. · Adams, Mississippi

Request by AT&T to install a buried fiber optic cable within National Forest lands along Deerfield Road for approximately 1.31 miles.

Special use management
Scoping Start
12/27/2021
Decision
04/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · michael.everett@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT5N, R1W, Sections 36, 56 in Adams County, MS
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 4/26/2023
Along Hwy. 98, beginning about 2.5 miles south of Bude, MS. · Franklin, Mississippi

Request by CSPIRE to install a buried fiber optic cable within National Forest lands along Hwy. 98 for approximately 2.1 miles.

Special use management
Scoping Start
02/08/2022
Decision
02/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · michael.everett@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT5N, R4E, sections 6, 7, and 18, in Franklin County, MS.
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 4/26/2023
The man-made impoundment at Clear Springs Recreation Area, located approximately 7 miles WSW of Meadville, MS. · Franklin, Mississippi

Repair of the dam at Clear Springs Recreation Area: draining, removing/replacing the riser and part of the secondary spillway, placing riprap, and removing the siphon pipe; seawall replacement/removal; reshaping of lake bottom; removal of sediment.

Recreation managementWatershed management
Scoping Start
08/20/2020
Decision
07/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · michael.everett@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Watershed Improvements
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT5N, R2E, section 2
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 4/26/2023
Approximately 8 miles south of Leesdale, MS; on FS Road 162A1, off Liberty Road. · Franklin, Mississippi

Request to change operating rights from existing facilities to a new permit. No new land uses are proposed.

Special use management
Scoping Start
09/07/2022
Decision
02/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · michael.everett@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT5N, R1E, Sec. 14
Decision Memo · Holly Springs Ranger District · updated 3/23/2023
The project area occurs in Yalobusha Co., east of I-55; south of County Road 211; along and north of MS Hwy 7; and west of Coffeeville, MS. · Yalobusha, Mississippi

Holly Springs RD proposes to issue a special use authorization for installation of 11.19 mi. of fiber optic cable on existing electrical transmission line utility poles in Yalobusha Co., MS

Special use management
Scoping Start
01/11/2023
Decision
03/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Austin Byrd · Austin.Byrd@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHolly Springs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT25N R5E Sec 20, 29-34; T24N R4E Sec 12-13; and T24N R5E Sec 3-7, 22, 26-27, 34-35
Decision Memo · Delta Ranger District · updated 2/21/2023
The general location of the project is 20 miles south of the Community of Rolling Fork, MS in Sharkey County East of State Highway 61. · Sharkey, Mississippi

To decommission .35 miles of existing trail and construct .50 miles of new trail. Rehabilitation of decommissioned trail, which will include felling non-commercial trees and allowing the area to re-vegetate naturally or planting native grasses.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
02/07/2019
Decision
03/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Melvin Harris · melvin.harris@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDelta Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionThe project area is located in T 10 N, R 6 W, Section 21.
Decision Memo · Bienville Ranger District · updated 2/9/2023
The project is located in Smith County, MS, West of Forest Service Road 526, Township 3 North; Range 7 East, of Section 8. · Smith, Mississippi

Mr. Puckett has requested the use of an existing FS logging road for access to his landlocked property.

Special use management
Scoping Start
02/03/2022
Decision
09/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Christina Harper · christina.harper@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Eddie Puckett Road Access DMDecision Signed Date: 09/22/2022
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 12/7/2022
Big Biloxi Recreation Area · Harrison, Mississippi

Installation of 2700' of waterline to connect to county water. Decommissioning of old wellhouse. Amendment of current SUP (DES0095).

Facility management
Scoping Start
05/12/2022
Decision
11/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
James Allen · james.d.allen@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3); 32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 12/2/2022
Project is located at Big Creek Landing in Forrest County Mississippi. The Landing is a popular put in spot for canoeing and kayaking on Black Creek, used by the public and local outfitter. · Forrest, Mississippi

Cement pads will be poured/formed in the gravel parking lot area of the boat ramp. These pads will be moved down the ramp and placed over the broken pads then secured with cement to allow the boat ramp to function well for use by forest visitors.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
02/01/2022
Decision
04/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jon Thriffiley · Jon.Thriffiley@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Chickasawhay Ranger District · updated 12/2/2022
Turkey Fork Lake Recreation Area · Greene, Mississippi

Install a single phase 120-volt underground electric line for a distance of 240feet with the right-of-way Forest Service Road 231A1 within the Turkey Fork Lake Recreation Area.

Facility management
Scoping Start
04/08/2021
Decision
03/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jacob Rhyne · jacob.rhyne@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFacility Maintenance
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsChickasawhay Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 9/8/2022
Approximately 1 mile north of the 107L and Rollison Road intersection; 10 miles south of Meadville, MS. · Amite, Mississippi

Request from landowner for use of approximately 150' of user-built forest road off 107L to access their property.

Special use management
Scoping Start
12/27/2021
Decision
08/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · michael.everett@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT4N, R4E, Section 7, Amite County
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 7/14/2022
Camp Keller Woolmarket Range, Section 15, T6S, R10W, Harrison County, MS · Harrison, Mississippi

Camp Keller requests construction of a covered brass processing facility at Bay 3 of the Woolmarket Range. 60'x40'x6" slab, open pavilion. With fencing and gravel access on both sides.

Special use management
Scoping Start
04/26/2022
Decision
07/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
James Allen · james.d.allen@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Delta Ranger District · updated 7/7/2022
This CE will cover management in the 6 green tree reservoirs within Delta NF. Delta NF is located in Sharkey county near the town of Rolling Fork MS. · Sharkey, Mississippi

Project number 62356 has been canceled, as changes to project specifics have been made.

Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)
Scoping Start
08/2022 (Estimated)
Decision
08/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Koven Minor · Koven.Minor@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDelta Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Hood Access Completed
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 6/27/2022
South of Hwy. 67 and east of Carson Road · Harrison, Mississippi

Issue a permit to construct a new road (764 ft long and 30 ft wide) for access to a private inholding and future residence. Merchantable timber would be removed incidental to road construction.

Special use management
Scoping Start
06/25/2021
Decision
06/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec. 1, T6S, R11W
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 5/13/2022
All pine-dominated ecological systems across the Homochitto National Forest, in SW Mississippi. · Adams; Amite; Copiah; Franklin; Lincoln; Wilkinson, Mississippi

Improvement of wildlife habitat on the Homochitto National Forest by thinning overstocked pine-dominated ecosystems using condition-based management, and reducing midstory by mechanical means.

Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants
Scoping Start
11/23/2021
Decision
05/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Judith Pittman · Judith.Pittman@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Lott Access Completed
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 4/14/2022
South of Hwy. 15 and east of Paramount Church Road. · Stone, Mississippi

Issue a permit for an existing driveway to a residence. The gravel drive is 420 ft. long & 30 ft. wide, and has been in use and well maintained for many years; a power line to the property runs adjacent to the driveway. No work is needed or planned.

Special use management
Scoping Start
06/25/2021
Decision
02/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
03/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec. 33, T2S, R10W
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 2/11/2022
South of Perkinston-Silver Run Road and west of Hickman Tower Road. · Stone, Mississippi

Grant a special use permit to access private land. The existing road is .16 miles long and would be widened to 60' and surfaced to accommodate state legal maximum loads for timber harvesting and construction and operation of a commercial solar farm.

Special use management
Scoping Start
04/16/2021
Decision
01/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
02/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec. 23, T4S, R13W
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 2/11/2022
Within the right-of-way of the permitted road to Mr. Billy Parker's residence, north of the Jim Jam road. · George, Mississippi

Install 3,168' of buried communication cable to provide service to the Parker residence. About 450' will be directionally bored under a stream.

Special use management
Scoping Start
02/11/2021
Decision
08/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Franklin Telephone Company Service for ParkerDecision Signed Date: 08/13/2021
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT1S, R8W, Sec. 33, George County, MS
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 2/11/2022
One and a half miles east of Latimer, MS · Jackson, Mississippi

Install buried fiber optic communication cable within Mississippi Power Company's existing powerline right-of-way.

Special use management
Scoping Start
06/09/2021
Decision
08/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · rebecca.ladnier@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 12, T6S, R9W, Jackson County, MS
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 2/11/2022
Existing power line corridors operated by Pearl River Valley EPA in Stone, George, Forrest and Perry Counties. · Forrest; George; Perry; Stone, Mississippi

Removal of merchantable timber incidental to routine maintenance of power lines.

Special use management
Scoping Start
01/21/2022
Comment Period
01/21/2022
Decision
02/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
02/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · rebecca.ladnier@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Pearl River Valley Electric Power Association TimberDecision Signed Date: 02/11/2022
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Delta Ranger District · updated 2/9/2022
Areas across the entirety of the Delta National Forest, National Forests in Mississippi, Sharkey County, Mississippi. · Sharkey, Mississippi

Restoration and rehabilitation of areas across the Delta National Forest in response to past catastrophic flooding and future annual flooding events.

Vegetation management (other than forest products)Road managementWatershed managementRecreation management
Scoping Start
08/02/2021
Decision
09/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Ronald Lewis · Ronald.Lewis2@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (19), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(19)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Forest Vegetation Improvements; Facility Maintenance; Trail Management; Road Maintenance; Watershed Improvements
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDelta Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Delta Ranger District · updated 2/9/2022
National Forest System trails are located throughout the district. · Sharkey, Mississippi

Annual temporary/seasonal closure to all traffic of up to 5 trails, not to exceed 1 year, for trail resource protection and rehabilitation.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
08/02/2021
Decision
08/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Ronald Lewis · Ronald.Lewis2@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDelta Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Delta Ranger District · updated 2/9/2022
Various tentatively selected points across the Delta National Forest, Sharkey County, Mississippi · Sharkey, Mississippi

USACE installation of approximately 100 groundwater monitoring wells within the Delta National Forest, each individually occupying approximately 1 square foot each for a cumulative impact of less than 0.1 acres total.

Watershed management
Scoping Start
06/01/2021
Decision
07/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Raymond Sewell · Raymond.Sewell@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNepa Document Prepared By Another Federal Agency
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Watershed Improvements
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDelta Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Delta Ranger District · updated 2/9/2022
Various user-made trails throughout the entirety of the Delta National Forest, National Forests in Mississippi, Sharkey County, Mississippi · Sharkey, Mississippi

Restoration and/or rehabilitation of current and future user-made trails throughout the Delta National Forest.

Vegetation management (other than forest products)Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsRecreation management
Scoping Start
08/02/2021
Decision
08/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Ronald Lewis · Ronald.Lewis2@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Trail Management; Watershed Improvements
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDelta Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Chickasawhay Ranger District · updated 2/4/2022
Greene County, MS Township 5 North, Range 7 West, Section 13 Will Smith Road Right-of-Way · Greene, Mississippi

Proposed action is to install fiber optic line to provide and improve internet capability of rural customers via directional boring in an existing utility right-of-way = approx. 1,226 feet on National Forest lands equaling .14 acres.

Special use management
Scoping Start
03/05/2021
Decision
01/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
02/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jacob Rhyne · jacob.rhyne@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsChickasawhay Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Chickasawhay Ranger District · updated 2/4/2022
Township 6N Range 10W Sections 3-5, 7-11, 14-15, 21-27, 33-36 Jones County,MS · Jones, Mississippi

The seismic operations would utilize the conventional shothole method for 3D seismic assessment. Surface area traversed on Forest would be 5,510 acres. No timber removal would occur. Some removal of brush would occur.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
05/01/2021
Decision
01/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
02/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jacob Rhyne · jacob.rhyne@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsChickasawhay Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 6N Range 10W Sections 3-5, 7-11, 14-15, 21-27, 33-36
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 1/13/2022
Approximately 2.5 miles north of Crosby, MS. off Nebo Road. · Amite, Mississippi

Request for use of 850' of existing Forest Road to access private property.

Special use management
Scoping Start
07/20/2021
Decision
01/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
02/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 21 of T4N R1E
SUP: Hurd Access Cancelled
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 1/13/2022
FR-107L, approximately 9 miles south of Bude, Mississippi. · Amite, Mississippi

Request to use approximately 150 feet of user-built road off FS 107L to access private property.

Special use management
Scoping Start
05/11/2021
Decision
11/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT4N, R4E, Section 7
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 1/12/2022
Approximately 7 miles NW of Gloster, MS., Off FSR 169/169C · Wilkinson, Mississippi

Proposal to drill an oil/gas well and conduct testing to see if it is commercially productive. If so, installation of production equipment, tanks, and pipelines.

Special use managementMinerals and geology
Scoping Start
04/13/2021
Decision
01/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (17), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(17)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT4N, R1W, Section 18
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 1/12/2022
In the right-of-way of FSR 186B from Pothook Road to private property, approximately 3,400 feet. Line will be underground except where it needs to cross a creek. · Franklin, Mississippi

Installation of an electric powerline along right-of-way of FSR 186B for approx. 350' overhead and 3,150' of underground line.

Special area management
Scoping Start
11/26/2019
Decision
01/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT5N, R3E, Section 9; T6N, R3E, section 38
Decision Memo · Delta Ranger District · updated 11/3/2021
The general location of the project is 10 miles east of the City of Rolling Fork, MS in Sharkey County North of State Highway 16. · Sharkey, Mississippi

To decommission .30 miles of existing trail and construct .50 miles of new trail. Rehabilitation of decommissioned trail, which will include felling non-commercial trees and allowing the area to re-vegetate naturally or planting native grasses.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
02/07/2019
Decision
03/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Melvin Harris · melvinharris@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDelta Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionThe project area is located in T 12 N, R 6 W, Sections 13, 14 & 24.
Decision Memo · Delta Ranger District · updated 11/3/2021
Delta National Forest, National Forests in Mississippi, Sharkey County, Mississippi · Sharkey, Mississippi

Maintenance, repair, and/or replacement of water control structures, levees, culverts, and other drainage structures on the Delta National Forest.

Watershed management
Scoping Start
07/13/2021
Decision
08/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Raymond Sewell · Raymond.Sewell@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
Water Control Structure CE Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 08/16/2021
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDelta Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Bienville Ranger District · updated 9/28/2021
Proposed action covers 5 of the 180 compartments that the Bienville NF has in the South area of the district approximately 6.5 miles northeast of the town of Raleigh, MS. · Smith, Mississippi

Cover 3,000 acres in 5 compartments proposed by district for infested timber and stand conversion/removal, site prep, and replanting. Replanting can involve longleaf, hardwood, and loblolly. Focus is longleaf regeneration if soils are compatible.

Fuels management
Scoping Start
02/23/2018
Decision
04/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Brian Kennedy · briankennedy1@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 9/10/2021
The project area is bounded on the west by the Wilkinson/Amite county line; north by the Homochitto River; south by the Forest Service boundary, and east by hwy US98. · Amite; Franklin, Mississippi

Proposal to thin or restore up to 3000 acres of unthinned pine plantations to reduce the risk of SPB infestation and spread by increasing vigor of retained trees and/or restoring a more resistant tree species to appropriate sites.

Vegetation management (other than forest products)Forest products
Scoping Start
06/26/2018
Decision
09/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Judith Pittman · japittman@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Bienville Ranger District · updated 8/12/2021
This project is located in Township 4 North, Range 7 East, Section 31, off Smith County Road 503, Smith County, MS. · Smith, Mississippi

The project will involve construction of a roughly 450' x 450' well pad and access road roughly 627' x 30' after clearing timber and vegetation on approximately 5.08 acres.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
01/26/2021
Comment Period
01/26/2021
Decision
07/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Dale Pickard · dale.pickard@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (17), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(17)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 8/11/2021
A broad area north of Eddiston and Quinton, MS, taking in approximately 4.5 square miles of USFS surface area within a 13 sqmi area. · Franklin, Mississippi

Proposal to permit a 3D seismic line across Forest Service land, including land survey, location of drill sites and equipment routes, drilling of shot holes, loading explosives in the holes, detonating and recording, and cleanup.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
09/23/2020
Decision
07/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT6N, R4E, sections 1 and 3; T7N, R4E, Sections 34 and 36; T7N, R5E, Sections 7-20 and 29-30.
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 8/11/2021
Approximately 7 miles East of Bude, MS, on Forest Road 111A. · Franklin, Mississippi

Installation of a buried saltwater disposal line through FS land, adjacent to FS-111A and a woods road, for approximately 2,800 feet.

Special use managementMinerals and geology
Scoping Start
09/23/2020
Decision
07/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT7N, R5E, Section 31
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 8/11/2021
At the edge of the right-away from 3977 Caseyville Rd to 4525 Caseyville Rd. in Lincoln County, MS. · Lincoln, Mississippi

Proposal to construct an overhead power line along Caseyville Rd for approximately 3.4 miles.

Special use management
Scoping Start
09/03/2019
Decision
07/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT8N, R5E, Sect. 14, 22, 23, 27, 28, 31
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 8/6/2021
Sections 21, T2N, R9W; Sections 15 and 17, T1S, R11W; Sections 9 and 21, T1S, R 9W. · Perry, Mississippi

Special Use Permit Permanent Access for Perry County Board of Education and Mississippi Forestry Service to 16th Section Lands owned by Perry County Board of Education. Access routes will follow previous temporary road routes.

Special use management
Scoping Start
01/12/2021
Decision
08/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Lisa Yager · lyager@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 7/29/2021
Project area is bounded on the west and south by the National Forest Boundary; on the north by the Homochitto River, and on the east by the Wilkinson/Amite County line. Approx. 5 miles WNW of Gloster. · Wilkinson, Mississippi

Proposal to thin or restore up to 3000 acres of unthinned pine plantations to reduce the risk of SPB infestation and spread by increasing vigor of retained trees and/or restoring a more resistant tree species to appropriate sites.

Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)
Scoping Start
06/26/2018
Decision
07/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Judith Pittman · japittman@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Chickasawhay Ranger District · updated 6/29/2021
The project area is located in Wayne County, Mississippi and is approximately 20 miles southeast of Laurel, MS and 15 miles southwest of Waynesboro, MS. · Wayne, Mississippi

Project would thin pine stands in the central part (core) of the Chickasawhay Ranger District for Threatened & Endangered Species Habitat Improvement & Expansion.

Wildlife, fish, rare plants
Scoping Start
04/02/2019
Decision
02/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
03/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jon Thriffiley · tatethriffiley@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsChickasawhay Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Zayo Group LLC. Completed
Decision Memo · Bienville Ranger District · updated 2/1/2021
Utility lines are located along Highway 80 · Scott, Mississippi

Zayo Group, LLC. is proposing to upgrade telecommunication facilities to serve residents and businesses across Mississippi.

Special use management
Scoping Start
07/15/2020
Comment Period
07/20/2020
Decision
12/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Dale Pickard · dalepickard@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionUtility lines placed in Highway 80's right of way
Environmental Assessment · De Soto Ranger District · updated 1/19/2021
Perry County Mississippi · Perry, Mississippi

The construction of 31 wetland crossings within the confines of Training Areas 10, 25, 32, and 33 at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center within the De Soto National Forest.

Special use management
Scoping Start
04/29/2019
Comment Period
08/19/2019
Objection Period Start
10/01/2019
Decision
11/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
James Allen · james.d.allen@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityHarzardous Waste Compliance Actions
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 1/15/2021
Between Meadville and Roxie, MS., south of Hwy. 84. See map. · Franklin, Mississippi

Proposal to thin several sawtimber stands in the RCW Habitat Management Area to improve wildlife habitat and forest health.

Wildlife, fish, rare plantsForest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)
Scoping Start
06/04/2019
Decision
01/2021 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Nathan Mooers · nathan.mooers@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Timber Sales (Green)
Clear Springs Sawtimber ThinDecision Signed Date: 01/07/2021
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec 43, 44, 45 T6N R2E, Sec 1, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 19, 20, 22, 23, 31 T5N R2E, and Sec 1, 19, 20, 22, 36, 38 and Sec 9 T5N R3E
Allen Access Completed
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 1/12/2021
off of Forest Service Road 344 · Forrest, Mississippi

Access to private property that is completely surrounded by National Forest land.

Special use management
Scoping Start
03/24/2020
Decision
09/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec. 28 & 33, T1S-R12W, Forrest County, MS; St. Stephens Meridian
Fraser Access Completed
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 1/12/2021
North of Harrison Tower Road. · Harrison, Mississippi

Access to private property using an existing driveway. This project was formerly listed as "Moore Access" but the property has been sold to the Frasers.

Special use management
Scoping Start
06/18/2019
Decision
08/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Access for Lyndsey & Timothy FraserDecision Signed Date: 08/17/2020
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNE 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Section 1, Township 6 South, Range 11 West, Harrison County, MS, St. Stephens Meridian
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 1/7/2021
First segment is about 3 miles west of Brooklyn, MS; second segment is about 1 mile west of State Highway 29. · Forrest; Perry, Mississippi

Relocate two segments of Black Creek hiking trail to reduce the number of bridges on the trail. One segment is approximately 1640' long and winds around a small swampy bay, and the other is 2440' long and crosses a recently acquired parcel of land.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
09/21/2016
Decision
07/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Tate Thriffiley · tatethriffiley@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 1 North, Range 12 West, Section 7 & Township 1 North, Range 11 West, Section 35
Decision Memo · Delta Ranger District · updated 10/14/2020
The Dowling Green Tree Reservoir, is located in Section 31, Township 13, North Range 5 West, and the Green Ash Green Tree Reservoir, is located in Section 13, Township 12, North Range 6 West. · Sharkey, Mississippi

The purpose of this project is to replace aging and failing drainage structures which will provide flooded bottomland hardwood habitat for wintering waterfowl within the Mississippi Flyway in support of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan.

Recreation managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed managementFacility management
Scoping Start
04/28/2020
Comment Period
05/05/2020
Decision
06/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Raymond Sewell · Raymond.Sewell@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDelta Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 10/6/2020
Daughdrill and D.E. Scarborough roads · Forrest, Mississippi

Move lines from interior forest areas to roads. Abandon 2.01 acres of existing right-of-way by removing poles and wires. Install new overhead lines along Daughdrill and D.E. Scarborough roads for a new easement area of 1.64 acres.

Special use management
Scoping Start
01/29/2020
Decision
09/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · rebecca.ladnier@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Pearl River Valley EPA Carnes Relocation ProjectDecision Signed Date: 09/15/2020
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT1S, R12W, Sec. 18, Forrest County, MS
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 9/30/2020
FR 112A4, approximately 2 miles north of McCall Creek, MS. · Franklin, Mississippi

Request for access to private property through Forest Service land, on FSR 112A4.

Special use management
Scoping Start
12/03/2019
Decision
09/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT7N, R5E, Section 15
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 9/30/2020
The area is bounded on the west by Sandy Creek, on the South by the Homochitto River, on the East by Hwy. 33, and on the North by the Forest Boundary. Located approximately 4 miles SW of Roxie, MS. · Adams; Franklin, Mississippi

Proposal to thin or restore approx. 1,800 acres of unthinned pine plantations to reduce the risk of SPB infestation and spread by increasing vigor of retained trees and/or restoring a more resistant tree species to appropriate sites.

Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)
Scoping Start
06/26/2018
Decision
01/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jay Pittman · japittman@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · Chickasawhay Ranger District · updated 9/3/2020
The project area encompasses all sites appropriate for longleaf pine and threatened and endangered species in fire dependent ecosystems on De Soto National Forest in southeastern Mississippi. · Forrest; George; Greene; Harrison; Jackson; Jones; Pearl River; Perry; Stone; Wayne, Mississippi

De Soto National Forest proposes longleaf pine ecosystem restoration & habitat improvement for Red-cockaded woodpecker, gopher tortoise, black pine snake, & gopher frog - increasing longleaf pine & natural fire regimes, & reducing hazardous fuels.

Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementWatershed management
Scoping Start
05/31/2019
Comment Period
11/22/2019
Objection Period Start
07/22/2020
Decision
09/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jon Thriffiley · tate.thriffiley@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityHfra Title I: Threatened And Endangered Species Habitat
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) HFRA
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Watershed Improvements
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsChickasawhay Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · De Soto Ranger District · updated 8/26/2020
Chickasawhay Ranger District and De Soto Ranger District · Forrest; George; Greene; Hancock; Harrison; Jackson; Jones; Perry; Stone, Mississippi

The De Soto National Forest is proposing to control known and future occurrences of non-native invasive plant infestations using a combination of manual, mechanical, cultural, and chemical treatment methods.

Special area managementRoad managementFuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Recreation managementForest productsWildlife, fish, rare plantsSpecial use managementMinerals and geology
Scoping Start
06/04/2018
Comment Period
07/30/2020
Decision
08/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Lisa Yager · lyager@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Special Use Authorizations; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green)
Project to Control Non-native Invasive Plant Species On De Soto National ForestDecision Signed Date: 08/25/2020
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 8/7/2020
Okhissa Lake: ~2 miles south of Bude, MS (Franklin Co.); Clear Springs Lake: ~6 miles SW of Meadville, MS (Franklin Co.); and Pipes Lake: ~ 1 mile West of Garden City, MS (Adams Co.). · Adams; Franklin, Mississippi

Proposal to improve recreation and fisheries management three lakes through activities such as control of aquatic invasive plants, fish stocking or species management, and liming/fertilization of the water.

Recreation managementWildlife, fish, rare plants
Scoping Start
05/16/2019
Comment Period
02/28/2020
Objection Period Start
06/01/2020
Decision
08/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jay Pittman · japittman@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Species Population Enhancements
Recreational Fisheries ManagementDecision Signed Date: 08/06/2020
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Powell Access Completed
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 7/28/2020
Grand Way Blvd. · Harrison, Mississippi

Access to private land and a future residence across a narrow strip of National Forest land. New road will be approximately 15 feet long and 20 feet wide.

Special use management
Scoping Start
01/31/2020
Decision
07/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · rebecca.ladnier@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Access for Justin PowellDecision Signed Date: 07/24/2020
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT6S, R11W, Sec. 5, Harrison County, MS
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 7/1/2020
Forest Road 107Q, off Rollinson Road, approximately 9 miles south of Meadville, MS. · Amite, Mississippi

Access across Forest Service land to private property, using an existing woods road.

Special use management
Scoping Start
02/20/2020
Decision
05/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT4N, R3E, Section 4
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 7/1/2020
Off Kings Ferry Road, approximately 7 miles South of Meadville, MS. · Franklin, Mississippi

Testing and development of an oil/gas well on Federal Lease MSES059464, including removal of timber, clearing/leveling site, drilling, improvement of access road, installation of production equipment/tanks/pipelines; and plug/restore site after use.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
11/19/2019
Decision
05/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (17), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(17)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Green)
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT5N, R3E, Section 37
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 4/2/2020
North of Forest Service Road 319F1. · Forrest, Mississippi

Access to private property surrounded by National Forest land.

Special use management
Scoping Start
06/20/2019
Decision
01/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
02/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Access for Mr. Clint HolderDecision Signed Date: 01/07/2020
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNortheast 1/4 of Section 14, Township 1 North, Range 12 West, St. Stephens Meridian, Forrest county, MS.
Environmental Assessment · Holly Springs Ranger District · updated 3/31/2020
Spread across the Holly Springs, all counties, virtually all compartments · Benton; Lafayette; Marshall; Tippah; Union; Yalobusha, Mississippi

Yearly prescribed burning program across the Holly Springs

Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management
Scoping Start
08/01/2012
Comment Period
08/02/2016
Decision
11/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
John Townsend · jtownsend@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Prescribed Burning Project for Holly Springs Ranger DistrictDecision Signed Date: 11/15/2016
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHolly Springs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 3/25/2020
Highway 15, Stone County, MS · Stone, Mississippi

Relocate an overhead powerline to a new location along a state highway, upgrade the line from 7,200 to 14,400 volts, and remove abandoned poles and wire.

Special use management
Scoping Start
02/2017 (Estimated)
Decision
08/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec. 20 & 29, T3S, R9W, St. Stephens Meridian, Stone County, MS
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 1/24/2020
North of Forest Service Road 319F1. · Forrest, Mississippi

Extend overhead power to private property.

Special use management
Scoping Start
06/20/2019
Decision
01/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
02/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Mississippi Power Company Service for Clint HolderDecision Signed Date: 01/07/2020
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNE 1/4 of Section 14, Township 1 North, Range 12 West, St. Stephens Meridian
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 12/10/2019
Underground cable would be laid in four sections along the Hwy. 84 corridor between Bude and Roxie, MS. See map. · Franklin, Mississippi

Request to install a buried fiber line approx. 2.4 miles long through National Forest lands. Line placement would be within the MDOT right-of-way for Hwy. 184, at a minimum depth of 48".

Special use management
Scoping Start
04/03/2019
Decision
08/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT6N, R2E, Sect. 21, 22, 32, 33; T6N, R3E, sect. 25, 30.
Decision Memo · Bienville Ranger District · updated 12/10/2019
Sections 1,8,11, and 12 of Township 3 North, Range 8 East and Sections 2-4, and 7-12 of Township 3 North, Range 9 East of Smith County, Mississippi. · Smith, Mississippi

This is the 2nd phase of the Clovelly Oil Co., LLC project where the company plans to conduct source hole drilling to facilitate a 3D seismic exploration. The project area is approximately 3,680 acres located in the southeastern part of the Forest.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
08/10/2012
Comment Period
08/19/2012
Decision
05/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Marc Weathersby · maweathersby@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityNatural Gas; Oil
Clovelly Oil Co., LLC Source Hole Drilling ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/30/2013 Legal Notice Date: 06/21/2013
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Environmental Assessment · Holly Springs Ranger District · updated 12/10/2019
Tornado damaged National Forest lands distributed through Marshall and Benton Counties. · Benton; Marshall, Mississippi

Holly Springs National Forest is proposing treatment of approximately 1200 acres of Tornado damaged timber. The proposed treatment will salvage sales to reduce hazardous fuels and reduce the risk of disease and pest outbreak.

Forest productsFuels management
Scoping Start
01/26/2016
Comment Period
02/08/2016
Objection Period Start
03/31/2016
Decision
05/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
1000 Front St. · dalepickard@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityHfra Title I: Wildland-Urban Interface; Hfra Title I: Threats To Ecosystem Components (Such As Insect Or Disease Epidemics)
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) HFRA
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Timber Sales (Salvage)
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHolly Springs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionState of Mississippi, Marshall County; T3S,R1W; T3S,R2W; T4S, R2W; Benton County; T2S, R1E; T2S,R2E; T3S,R1E.
Decision Memo · Bienville Ranger District · updated 12/10/2019
Project is located in the southwestern area of the Forest in Smith County. · Smith, Mississippi

The Bienville National Forest is reviewing a proposal by Spooner Petroleum Company to conduct a 3D-seismic survey on National Forest Lands. The area involved encompasses approximately 6,000 acres located in the southwestern area of the Forest.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
05/07/2018
Comment Period
05/15/2018
Decision
12/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Christina Harper · cnharper@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Oil
Strong River 3D-Seismic Proposal Phase IIDecision Signed Date: 12/03/2018
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 6/25/2019
Approximately one mile North of State Road 550, off St. Paul Drive. · Lincoln, Mississippi

Request from private landowner to access their land via an existing woods road on National Forest land.

Special use management
Scoping Start
09/17/2018
Decision
11/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
H.V. Wall Land LLC Access RequestDecision Signed Date: 11/20/2018
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT8N, R6E, Section 6
Environmental Assessment · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 6/19/2019
Prescribed burn locations are scattered across the 7-county Forest area. See maps. · Adams; Amite; Copiah; Franklin; Jefferson; Lincoln; Wilkinson, Mississippi

Analysis of the use of prescribed fire as a vegetation management tool on the Homochitto National Forest, including locations, general parameters, and timing/frequency of burns for fuel reduction and wildlife and vegetation management.

Fuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)
Scoping Start
01/18/2018
Comment Period
11/23/2018
Objection Period Start
01/27/2019
Decision
06/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Fred Bein · fjbein@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Decision Notice and FONSI for Prescribed Burning ProgramDecision Signed Date: 06/06/2019
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 6/18/2019
East McHenry Road, Stone County, MS · Stone, Mississippi

Transfer jurisdiction of county maintained road and authorize planned improvements, including widening, regrading, paving, and replacing two bridges.

Special use management
Scoping Start
01/29/2018
Decision
05/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
East McHenry Road Easement for Phase 2 ImprovementsDecision Signed Date: 05/10/2019
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSW1/4 of Section 18, Township 4 South, Range 9 West, Stone County, MS; St. Stephens Meridian
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 6/18/2019
Adjacent to the existing road permitted to Billy Parker, north of Jim Jam Road. · George, Mississippi

Extend overhead power to private land and future residence.

Special use management
Scoping Start
09/17/2018
Decision
06/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT1S, R8W, Sec. 33
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 6/17/2019
Southbound lanes of highway 49, between Stone/Forrest county line and the south gate of Camp Shelby, Forrest County, MS. · Forrest, Mississippi

Removal of timber incidental to construction of safety improvements on U.S. Highway 49, including realignment of intersecting roads and median crossovers.

Road management
Scoping Start
04/22/2019
Decision
05/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12)
Special AuthorityNepa Document Prepared By Another Federal Agency
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green)
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 6/7/2019
Camp Shelby, Forrest and Perry Counties · Forrest; Perry, Mississippi

Realign and reconstruct portions of the South Tank Trail adjacent to Range 49, Range 13, and Range 14 straighten blind S curves, reduce steep grades, replace culverts and redirect erosion control structures to improve drainage

Road management
Scoping Start
04/29/2019
Decision
05/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
James Allen · davidallen@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Maintenance
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · Chickasawhay Ranger District · updated 5/29/2019
All Forest Service Lands Within Greene, Jones, and Wayne Counties, Mississippi · Greene; Jones; Wayne, Mississippi

Annual Prescribed Burning Program Across The Chickasawhay RD

Fuels management
Scoping Start
10/30/2017
Comment Period
10/30/2017
Comment Period
10/30/2017
Objection Period Start
08/13/2018
Decision
09/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Dave Berens · dhberens@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsChickasawhay Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Bienville Ranger District · updated 5/3/2019
Proposed action covers 11 of the 180 compartments that the Bienville NF has in the South area of the district approximately 1.0 miles northwest of the town of Raleigh, MS. · Scott; Smith, Mississippi

Covers 3,000 acres in 11 compartments proposed by district for infested timber and stand conversion/removal, site prep, and replanting. Replanting can involve longleaf, hardwood, and loblolly. Focus is longleaf regeneration if soils are compatible.

Fuels management
Scoping Start
08/09/2018
Comment Period
08/23/2018
Decision
11/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Dale Pickard · dalepickard@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 4/1/2019
Okhissa Lake, located approximately 3 miles south of Bude, Mississippi, off State Highway 98. · Franklin, Mississippi

Initial control of an non-native invasive aquatic plant found on Okhissa Lake by application of glyphosate herbicide on approximately 3-5 acres surface acres.

Watershed managementRecreation managementVegetation management (other than forest products)
Scoping Start
02/03/2019
Decision
04/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jay Pittman · japittman@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Noxious Weed Treatments
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 3/29/2019
The Richardson Creek Trail is in Franklin County, MS, approximately 7 miles WSW of Meadville. The trailhead is at Clear Springs Recreation Area. · Franklin, Mississippi

Proposal to reroute approx. 1200 feet of the Richardson Creek Trail due to insect infestation making the current route unsafe.

Recreation management
Scoping Start
06/05/2018
Decision
10/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT5N R2E Sect 2 & 3
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 3/12/2019
Along Forest Service Road 421B · Harrison, Mississippi

Collect hydrological and water quality data in support of longleaf pine ecosystem & watershed restoration. Install a gauge house, 2-inch groundwater well, and rain gauge. Project duration is approximately 5 years.

Research
Scoping Start
07/12/2018
Decision
02/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Manning Moody · manmoody@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityResearch And Development
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec. 20, T5S, R9W
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 10/16/2018
Within the existing powerline corridor along Yeaton Spur Road and Old Highway 49 in sections 27, 28 & 34 of T1N, R12W, Forrest County, MS. · Forrest, Mississippi

Attach new fiber optic cable to existing power poles. Project is authorized by Homeland Security.

Special use management
Scoping Start
07/31/2018
Decision
09/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 9/24/2018
Mainly within the Black Creek and Biloxi RCW Habitat Management Areas, but may also occur in other areas where RCW trees are located. · Forrest; George; Greene; Harrison; Jackson; Pearl River; Perry; Stone, Mississippi

Mowing and clearing of hazardous fuels from around Red-cockaded woodpecker (RCW) cavity trees and along access routes. Actions may be performed on multiple occasions, as needed.

Wildlife, fish, rare plants
Scoping Start
01/12/2018
Decision
04/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Manning Moody · manmoody@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Red-Cockaded Woodpecker Habitat Management TreatmentsDecision Signed Date: 04/16/2018
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 9/24/2018
West of Highway 49 and north of Highway 26. · Forrest; Perry, Mississippi

Reissue a Special Use Permit to Plains Pipeline for a new term to authorize continued operation and maintenance of an existing crude oil pipeline. No changes in authorized facilities or increases in the scope or intensity of activities is planned.

Special use management
Scoping Start
03/25/2016
Decision
09/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 9/24/2018
East and west of Highway 49 and north of Highway 26. · Forrest; George; Perry, Mississippi

Reissue the special use permit for a new term for continued operation and maintenance of an existing natural gas pipeline. No changes in the area authorized or the scope or intensity of activities is proposed.

Special use management
Scoping Start
01/12/2015
Decision
09/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Bienville Ranger District · updated 8/23/2018
Section 35 of Township 7N/Range 6E and Section 2 of Township 6N/Range 6E. Approximately 2 miles northeast of Morton, MS. · Scott, Mississippi

AT&T proposes to amend an existing special use permit # BIE0050 to for a fiber optic line across approximately 1.75 miles of Bienville NF land via the directional boring method. Installation will occur along Hwy 13 within the existing right of way.

Special use management
Scoping Start
02/23/2018
Decision
06/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Christopher Locke · clocke@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 8/9/2018
Berrytown Road, approximately 0.7 miles east of Hwy. 98; 2 miles south of Bude, Mississippi. · Franklin, Mississippi

Modification of Special Use Permit #HOM0152 to allow stabilization of a slide which endangers the roadbed of Berrytown Road. Project will include ground disturbance and stabilization up to 20' outside the current ROW in one location, approx 0.7 acres

Road managementSpecial use management
Scoping Start
06/10/2016
Comment Period
06/17/2016
Decision
07/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Maintenance
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 8/9/2018
Approximately 1/4 mile north of Bude, Mississippi, in Franklin County. Generally bounded on the East by FR113 and FR111, and on the South and West by the Forest Boundary. · Franklin, Mississippi

Examination and analysis of approximately 12,950 acres of the Homochitto NF for natural resource needs and opportunities. Activities may include thinning, stand regeneration, wildlife habitat and recreation enhancement, road work, and other projects.

Watershed managementForest productsRoad managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)
Scoping Start
06/03/2013
Comment Period
10/12/2015
Objection Period Start
12/01/2015
Decision
03/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Orin Sampson · ojsampson@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green)
Landscape Analysis Unit 4Decision Signed Date: 03/30/2016
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT6N,R3E, Sec.1-3,14-19,30-31; T6N,R4E, Sec.1-5,7-10; T7N,R3E, Sec.34-35; T7N,R4E, Sec. 3-5,8-10,15-17,20-29,32-36; T7N,R5E, Sec.17-20,29-31; T8N,R4E, Sec.27-28,32-34.
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 7/25/2018
South of US Hwy 84/98, between Roxie and Meadville, MS. · Franklin, Mississippi

Evaluation and treatment of up to 3000 acres to reduce the risk of southern pine beetle infestation and spread. Activities include commercial harvest (clearcut with reserves, thinning), site prep, Rx burning, herbicide use, and road maintenance.

Vegetation management (other than forest products)Forest products
Scoping Start
10/26/2017
Decision
07/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jay Pittman · japittman@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Green)
Decision Memo: Richardson Creek HFRA ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/20/2018
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
SEAB USA 26-1 #4 Completed
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 7/12/2018
Approximately 2 miles East of Roxie, MS, and 1 mile south of Hwy 98/84, off a private road which is connected to Zion Hill Road. · Franklin, Mississippi

Proposal from Stroud Petroleum Inc. to drill an oil/gas well and conduct testing on Federal Lease MSES57605; improvement of a logging road; timber removal on ~3ac.; installation of production equipment/tanks and pipeline if needed.

Special use managementMinerals and geology
Scoping Start
01/10/2018
Decision
06/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (17), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(17)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green)
Decision Memo for SEAB USA 26-1 #4Decision Signed Date: 06/21/2018
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT6N, R2E, Section 26 of Franklin County, MS.
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 7/12/2018
Approximately 2 miles East of Roxie, MS, and 1 mile south of Hwy 98/84, off Forest Road 185. · Franklin, Mississippi

Proposal from Stroud Petroleum Inc. to drill an oil/gas well and conduct testing on Federal Lease MSES57794; improvement of a logging road; timber removal on ~3ac.; installation of production equipment/tanks and pipeline if needed.

Minerals and geologySpecial use management
Scoping Start
01/10/2018
Decision
06/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (17), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(17)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green)
Decision Memo for Stroud Petroleum 25-4 #4Decision Signed Date: 06/21/2018
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT6N, R2E, Section 25, Franklin County, MS.
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 6/19/2018
Scattered stands on National Forest lands generally north of US-84 and east of US-98, within the Homochitto National Forest. · Copiah; Franklin; Jefferson; Lincoln, Mississippi

Proposal to thin or regenerate up to 3000 acres of pine plantations 20-40 years old to reduce SPB risk and restore native ecosystems.

Vegetation management (other than forest products)Forest products
Scoping Start
02/09/2018
Decision
06/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jay Pittman · japittman@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Green)
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · De Soto Ranger District · updated 6/8/2018
Camp Shelby Special Use Permit Area, Range 18 inside the SW corner of the Camp Shelby Impact Closure Area, · Forrest, Mississippi

The requested action is construction of a new Armor Moving Target system (AMTS) on Range 18. Construction will include the formation of a new berm, concrete backstop, rail bed and target moved enclosure, electrical installation and ground leveling.

Special use management
Scoping Start
06/30/2017
Comment Period
04/27/2018
Objection Period Start
04/27/2018
Decision
06/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
James Allen · davidallen@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Range 18 Armor Moving Target System Installation Project FONSI and DNDecision Signed Date: 06/01/2018
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT1N, R11W Section 36, Forrest County, MS.
Glenn Lott Access Completed
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 5/14/2018
Stone County, Mississippi · Stone, Mississippi

Request for access to private land surrounded by National Forest land

Special use management
Scoping Start
11/30/2016
Decision
05/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Access for Glenn Lott & Woods AllistonDecision Signed Date: 05/03/2018
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec. 19 & 30, Township 3 South, Range 9 West, St. Stephens Meridian
Todd Talley Access Completed
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 5/14/2018
Perry County, Mississippi · Perry, Mississippi

Request for access to private land surrounded by National Forest land.

Special use management
Scoping Start
01/21/2015
Decision
05/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Access for Mr. Todd TalleyDecision Signed Date: 05/09/2018
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec. 34, Township 1 North, Range 11 West, St. Stephens Meridian
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 5/14/2018
Red Creek · Stone, Mississippi

Grant Special Use Permit for access to private land that is a complete inholding within the National Forest.

Special use management
Scoping Start
11/30/2016
Decision
05/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Access for Glenn Lott & Woods AllistonDecision Signed Date: 05/03/2018
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec. 23 &30, T3S, R9W, Stone County, MS; St. Stephens Meridian
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 5/11/2018
FSR 186B, approximately 3 miles south of State HWY 84 / 98, between Roxie and Meadville, MS. · Franklin, Mississippi

Request to use and maintain FSR 186B and to install 4 turnouts along the road for commercial truck traffic. Merchantable trees will be removed at the turnout locations. Length of the road is approximately 0.94 miles.

Special use management
Scoping Start
11/14/2017
Decision
04/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Green)
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT5N, R2E, Section 1, and T5N, R3E, section 9
Environmental Assessment · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 4/23/2018
The Clear Springs and Sandy Creek areas are located West of Meadville; roughly bounded by the Homochitto River on the East and South and the Forest proclamation boundary on the North and West · Adams; Franklin, Mississippi

The analysis and potential thinning/restoration of approximately 13,407 acres of overstocked plantations to improve the overall health of the forest, wildlife habitats, and insect/disease susceptibility. Project was begun as HFRA 1st Thin.

Watershed managementFuels managementForest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants
Scoping Start
04/11/2014
Comment Period
10/2017 (Estimated)
Objection Period Start
12/2017 (Estimated)
Decision
04/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Fred Bein · fjbein@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Scenery Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 4/17/2018
Extending west from Rosalee Road along the north side of Highway 26, then northwesterly to private land. · Stone, Mississippi

Construct a single phase overhead power line, approx. 3,070 feet in length, to provide power to a future residence.

Special use management
Scoping Start
12/06/2016
Decision
04/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 24, T2S, R10W
Decision Memo · National Forests In Mississippi All Units · updated 4/12/2018
Within established prescribed burning blocks on the Homochitto National Forest, in SW Mississippi. Maps available at the district office in Meadville. · Adams; Amite; Copiah; Franklin; Jefferson; Wilkinson, Mississippi

Proposal to use prescribed fire on up to 10,000 acres of National Forest land during 2018, for the development and maintenance of pyrotypic vegetative conditions. Proposal includes prep of firelines, and hand or aerial ignition.

Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants
Scoping Start
02/06/2018
Decision
04/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Fred Bein · fjbein@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project with Prescribed FireDecision Signed Date: 04/10/2018
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · Chickasawhay Ranger District · updated 3/22/2018
Seven miles North of Sand Hill, Mississippi · Wayne, Mississippi

Longleaf restoration, commercial thinning, midstory reduction, red cockaded woodpecker management, and prescribed burning for the recovery of theatened and endangered species in the Sand Hill Creek Analysis Unit.

Wildlife, fish, rare plantsForest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management
Scoping Start
10/21/2017
Comment Period
05/21/2015
Objection Period Start
06/2017 (Estimated)
Decision
08/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Andy Barwick · ajbarwick@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Timber Sales (Green)
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsChickasawhay Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 25, 26, 34, 35, 36, T6N, R8W
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 3/2/2018
Approximately 13 miles east of McHenry, Mississippi; off of Forest Service Road 401D. · Stone, Mississippi

Construct a 496'x504' well pad and 155' access road to drill for oil on Federal Leases MSES054565 & MSES054570. Complete for production if producible quantities of oil are found, or rehabilitate if none are found.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
06/09/2016
Decision
01/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (17), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(17)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityOil
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 4 South, Range 9 West, Section 18.
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 2/13/2018
Approximately 8 miles WNW of Gloster, MS, in Wilkinson County, along FSR 126e, for 700 feet to the intersection of C.C.Road. · Wilkinson, Mississippi

Proposal by SW MS EPA to install a 700' buried electric line along the edge of FSR 126e, within National Forest lands.

Special use management
Scoping Start
04/13/2016
Decision
02/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
02/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT4N, R1E, section 37
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 2/6/2018
Approximately 7 miles NNE of Gloster, MS, off Cobb Road. · Amite, Mississippi

Request from landowner to cross National Forest land to access their property, using approximately 200' of an existing logging road.

Special use management
Scoping Start
11/14/2017
Decision
02/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
02/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT4N, R3E, Section 19
Decision Memo · Bienville Ranger District · updated 1/25/2018
Proposed action covers 24 of the 180 compartments that the Bienville NF has in the South to Southwest area of the district. · Scott; Smith, Mississippi

Cover 3,000 acres in 24 compartments proposed by district for infested timber and stand removal, site prep, and replanting. Replanting can involve longleaf, hardwood, and loblolly. Focus is longleaf regeneration if soils are compatible.

Fuels management
Scoping Start
11/20/2017
Decision
01/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Brian Kennedy · briankennedy@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Tombigbee Ranger District · updated 12/21/2017
Trace Unit, Tombigbee N F · Chickasaw; Pontotoc, Mississippi

2014 Farm Bill amended the Healthy Forest Restoration Act of 2003 for qualifying insect and disease areas for Southern Pine Beetles. Commercial thinning or regeneration of overstocked pine stands may be necessary to reduce the risk of a SPB outbreak.

Vegetation management (other than forest products)
Scoping Start
12/20/2016
Comment Period
11/29/2017
Decision
12/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Lorenzo Walton · lwalton03@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsTombigbee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 11/16/2017
Union Church Pit, East Woodsman Springs Pit, 110c1 Pit, Applewhite Pit, Bogue Chitto Road Pit, and 154 Pit. See vicinity map for locations. · Amite; Franklin; Wilkinson, Mississippi

The expansion of one gravel pit and development of up to 5 new gravel pits to provide for road reconstruction and maintenance needs of the Forest and local counties.

Minerals and geologyRoad management
Scoping Start
09/22/2016
Comment Period
04/18/2017
Objection Period Start
06/28/2017
Decision
10/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jay Pittman · japittman@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityLand Use Adjustments; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green)
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT3N, R2E, Sec 3&4; T3N, R2E, Sec 9; T7N, R3E, Sec 35; T7N, R5E, Sec 32; T6N, R5E, Sec 32; T4N, R1E, Sec 34.
Decision Memo · Holly Springs Ranger District · updated 11/15/2017
Benton County, MS - off McGee Road · Benton, Mississippi

Access to a private tract of land across National Forest System. Existing road, no ground disturbance, no timber harvest.

Special use management
Scoping Start
08/09/2012
Decision
08/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Caren Briscoe · carenbriscoe@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHolly Springs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 4 S, R 2 E, Section 29
Decision Memo · Holly Springs Ranger District · updated 11/15/2017
Benton County, MS - off Lower Gurley Road · Benton, Mississippi

Access to a private tract of land across National Forest System. Existing road, no ground disturbance, no timber harvest.

Special use management
Scoping Start
08/09/2012
Decision
01/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Caren Briscoe · carenbriscoe@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHolly Springs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 4 S, R 1 W, Section 27
Decision Memo · Holly Springs Ranger District · updated 11/15/2017
Benton County, MS - off Reaves Road · Benton, Mississippi

Access to a private tract of land across National Forest System. Existing road, no ground distubance, no timber harvest.

Special use management
Scoping Start
09/17/2012
Decision
12/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
02/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Caren Briscoe · carenbriscoe@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHolly Springs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 3 S, R 1 W, Section 24
Decision Memo · Holly Springs Ranger District · updated 11/15/2017
Benton County, MS - off CR 801 · Benton, Mississippi

Access to a tract of private land across National Forest System. Existing road, no ground disturbance, no timber harvest.

Special use management
Scoping Start
08/24/2012
Decision
12/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
02/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Caren Briscoe · carenbriscoe@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHolly Springs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 4 S, R 2 E, Section 21
Decision Memo · Holly Springs Ranger District · updated 11/15/2017
Benton County, MS - off Royston Road · Benton, Mississippi

Access to a private tract of land across National Forest System. Existing road, no ground disturbance, no timber harvest.

Special use management
Scoping Start
09/17/2012
Decision
12/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
02/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Caren Briscoe · carenbriscoe@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHolly Springs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 4 S, R 1 W, Section 1
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 9/29/2017
Approx. 8 miles south of Meadville, MS, along Rollison Road, from FR 107G East to the FS boundary. · Amite, Mississippi

Request by SW MS EPA to install a buried electric line approx. 2,300' long, through National Forest land. Line would be buried 36-48" deep with a width of 6 inches, adjacent to a road, with surface restoration and revegetation following.

Special use management
Scoping Start
12/16/2016
Decision
09/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
SW MS ELECTRIC, Buried Electric Line Rollinson Rd.Decision Signed Date: 09/26/2017
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT4N, R3E, Section 3
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 9/25/2017
East McHenry Road, Stone County, MS · Stone, Mississippi

Stone Co Board of Supervisors received a grant through Federal Lands Access Program to improve East McHenry Road (widening, surfacing, and replacing 2 culverts and a bridge). Easement would transfer jurisdiction to county for work to proceed.

Special use management
Scoping Start
09/28/2016
Decision
09/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
East McHenry Road Easement to Stone County Board of SupervisorsDecision Signed Date: 09/21/2017
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionS. 17 & 18, T4S, R9W
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 9/25/2017
Forrest County, Mississippi · Forrest, Mississippi

Request for access to private land surrounded by National Forest land

Special use management
Scoping Start
01/21/2015
Decision
09/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Access for Ronnie & Dianne RobertsonDecision Signed Date: 09/14/2017
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec. 3, Township 1 North, Range 13 West, St. Stephens Meridian
Alexander Access Completed
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 9/19/2017
Between Hwy. 29 and Black Creek. · Perry, Mississippi

Access to private land completely surrounded by National Forest.

Special use management
Scoping Start
11/13/2015
Decision
09/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Access for Mr. Michael AlexanderDecision Signed Date: 09/14/2017
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec. 36, T1N, R11W, Perry County, MS
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 9/19/2017
Intersection of Highway 67 and Success Road. · Harrison, Mississippi

Harrison County Board of Supervisors and District 5 Road Dept. propose to install a sign for the community of Success and maintain a small area around the sign by mowing and ornamental plantings. Area is within the existing road right-of-way.

Special use management
Scoping Start
04/2017 (Estimated)
Decision
06/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 25, T5S, R11W
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 9/11/2017
Glenn Lott, Mack Lott, and Riceville Roads. · Stone, Mississippi

Install buried fiber optic cable within existing maintained county road rights-of-way.

Special use management
Scoping Start
06/15/2016
Decision
09/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
AT&T Fiber Optic Cable ExtensionsDecision Signed Date: 09/06/2017
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 4 South, Range 11 West, Section 19 and Township 4 South, Range 12 West, Sections 14 & 23
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 9/11/2017
West McHenry, Perkinston-Silver Run, and Hickman Firetower Roads. · Stone, Mississippi

Install buried fiber optic cable within existing maintained county road rights-of-way.

Special use management
Scoping Start
06/15/2016
Decision
09/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
AT&T Fiber Optic Cable ExtensionsDecision Signed Date: 09/06/2017
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 4 South, Range 13 West, Sections 1, 2 & 11.
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 9/11/2017
Success, Vogle, Yet, and 508 Roads · Harrison, Mississippi

Install buried fiber optic line in existing maintained county road rights-of-way.

Special use management
Scoping Start
06/15/2016
Decision
09/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
AT&T Fiber Optic Cable ExtensionsDecision Signed Date: 09/06/2017
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 5 South, Range 11 West, Sections 11, 12 & 14.
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 9/11/2017
Blackwell Farm Road · Harrison, Mississippi

Install buried fiber optic cable within existing maintained county road right-of-way.

Special use management
Scoping Start
06/15/2016
Decision
09/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
AT&T Fiber Optic Cable ExtensionsDecision Signed Date: 09/06/2017
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 5 South, Range 10 West, Section 20
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 9/11/2017
Road 542, Bethel, Airey Tower, Joe Bill, and Martha Redmond Roads · Harrison, Mississippi

Install buried fiber optic cable within existing maintained county road rights-of-way.

Special use management
Scoping Start
06/15/2016
Decision
09/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
AT&T Fiber Optic Cable ExtensionsDecision Signed Date: 09/06/2017
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 5 South, Range 11 West, Sections 1, 2 & 11 and Township 4 South, Range 11 West, Sections 23, 26 & 35
Pat Davis Access Completed
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 9/11/2017
North of Little Creek Road. · Perry, Mississippi

Provide access to private land over an existing woods road.

Special use management
Scoping Start
01/22/2015
Decision
08/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Access for Mr. Pat DavisDecision Signed Date: 08/27/2017
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec. 36, T2N, R9W, Perry County, Mississippi, St. Stephens Meridian
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 8/23/2017
Approximately 4 miles west of Meadville, MS, being on the south side of Pothook Rd approximately 1 mile East of the intersection with Clear Springs road. · Franklin, Mississippi

Request for use of approximately 3,700' of existing forest road to access private land.

Special use management
Scoping Start
06/01/2017
Decision
08/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Safe Haven Tree Farm Access RequestDecision Signed Date: 08/10/2017
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT6N, R2E, Sections 34 and 45
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 8/7/2017
Leaf, MS · George, Mississippi

Provide access over an existing route to Salem Cemetery

Special use management
Scoping Start
11/30/2016
Decision
05/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec. 4, T1S, R8W, George County, MS
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 8/1/2017
North of New York Road, off of Forest Service Road 319I. · Perry, Mississippi

Construct a single phase overhead power line, approx. 900 feet in length, to provide power to a future residence.

Special use management
Scoping Start
11/13/2015
Decision
06/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 34, T1N, R11W.
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 7/18/2017
Forrest County · Forrest, Mississippi

Request for access to private land.

Special use management
Scoping Start
06/16/2016
Decision
04/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Access for Dorothy FranklinDecision Signed Date: 04/09/2017
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec. 22 & 23, Township 2 North, Range 12 West, St. Stephens Meridian
Environmental Assessment · De Soto Ranger District · updated 7/18/2017
De Soto Ranger District · Forrest; George; Greene; Harrison; Jackson; Pearl River; Perry; Stone, Mississippi

Ecosystem restoration & maintenance, T&E species habitat improvement, and hazardous fuels management achieved by prescribed burning.

Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels management
Scoping Start
05/26/2015
Comment Period
12/01/2016
Objection Period Start
02/15/2017
Decision
04/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Tate Thriffiley · tatethriffiley@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Programmatic Prescribed Burning EA (Haz. Fuel Reduction & Ecosystem Rest.)Decision Signed Date: 04/18/2017
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 7/18/2017
Double Still Road · Jackson, Mississippi

Install approximately 1,813 feet of overhead powerline to serve a residence.

Special use management
Scoping Start
06/24/2016
Decision
03/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 13, Township 5 South, Range 9 West
Environmental Assessment · Chickasawhay Ranger District · updated 7/18/2017
Nine miles southeast of Laurel, Mississippi · Jones; Wayne, Mississippi

Longleaf restoration, commercial thinning, midstory reduction, red cockaded woodpecker management, and prescribed burning for the recovery of theatened and endangered species in the little Tiger Creek Analysis Unit.

Wildlife, fish, rare plantsForest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)
Scoping Start
09/09/2016
Comment Period
09/09/2016
Objection Period Start
01/26/2017
Decision
03/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Andy Barwick · ajbarwick@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Timber Sales (Green)
watershed health, Restoration, and Maintenance Little Tiger Creek AnalysisDecision Signed Date: 03/01/2017
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsChickasawhay Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 1,2,3,10,11,12,13,14,15,21,22,23, T7N, R10W and Sections 6,7 T7N, R9W
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 3/27/2017
State Highway 15, south of Bethel Road. · Harrison, Mississippi

Install buried fiber optic cable to service a cell tower by directional boring under National Forest land. No surface ground disturbance will occur on NF land.

Special use management
Scoping Start
06/15/2016
Decision
02/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
02/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
AT&T Job Number 67C00234N Service for a Cell Tower on Hwy. 15Decision Signed Date: 02/24/2017
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 3/27/2017
Perry County, Mississippi · Perry, Mississippi

Request for access to private land surrounded by National Forest land.

Special use management
Scoping Start
01/22/2015
Decision
03/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
03/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Access for Mr. Darren MetheDecision Signed Date: 03/11/2017
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec. 34, Township 2 North, Range 9 West, St. Stephens Meridian
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 3/24/2017
Approximately 4 miles south of US Hwy. 84 between Roxie and Meadville, MS., off FR 102D. · Franklin, Mississippi

Request to cross Forest Service land on approximately 120' of existing logging road to access private property.

Special use management
Scoping Start
06/26/2016
Decision
02/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
02/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT6N, R2E, Sec. 42
Decision Memo · Bienville Ranger District · updated 3/22/2017
The proposed project will cross in Scott County T6N, R7E, and in Sections 21, 22, and 24 · Smith, Mississippi

CenterPoint request the approval to replace gas lines across portions of its authorized permit areas on Bienville National Forest to avoid pipeline capacity limitations and to prevent interruption of service to local customers.

Special use management
Scoping Start
02/10/2016
Decision
03/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Christopher Locke · clocke@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 3/10/2017
Compartment 238, Stand 10; approximately 6 miles West of Crosby, MS, along FR169. · Wilkinson, Mississippi

Proposal to thin a stand around/adjacent to a stand already approved for thinning, in an area that won't be analyzed for several years.

Forest products
Scoping Start
06/21/2016
Decision
11/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jay Pittman · japittman@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTimber Sales (Green)
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT4N, R1W, Sec. 29
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 3/10/2017
Compartment 238, stand 25; approximately 6 miles West of Crosby, MS, along FR169A. · Wilkinson, Mississippi

Proposal to thin a stand around/adjacent to a stand already approved for thinning, in an area that won't be analyzed for several years.

Forest products
Scoping Start
06/21/2016
Decision
07/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jay Pittman · japittman@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTimber Sales (Green)
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT4N, R1W, Sect. 29
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 3/10/2017
FS Road 101A, approximately 3 miles South of Roxie, MS. · Franklin, Mississippi

Request for access and maintenance of approximately 2,600ft of FS Road 101A to access private property. No work outside the existing corridor clearing limits is expected.

Special use managementRoad management
Scoping Start
03/11/2016
Decision
02/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
03/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Road Improvements/Construction
Coyote Tree Farm Access RequestDecision Signed Date: 02/07/2017
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT6N, R1E, Sect. 47 in Franklin County, MS
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 3/10/2017
Adjacent to MS Hwy. 33, approximately 4.5 miles south of Roxie, MS, at the Springhill Missionary Baptist Church. · Franklin, Mississippi

Allowing use of 1 acre of National Forest land adjacent to Springhill Missionary Baptist Church for use as a parking lot. Includes removal of trees and earthwork.

Special use management
Scoping Start
02/01/2016
Decision
11/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityLand Use Adjustments; Special Use Authorizations
Springhill Missionary Baptist Church Parking Lot RequestDecision Signed Date: 11/15/2016
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT6N, R1E, Section 44
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 1/31/2017
Janice-Brooklyn Road · Perry, Mississippi

Install 1,065 feet of buried copper cable within existing maintained road rights-of-way to provide telecommunications to a private residence.

Special use management
Scoping Start
01/2017 (Estimated)
Decision
05/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 23, Township 1 North, Range 11 West
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 12/22/2016
West of Old Highway 49. · Forrest, Mississippi

Transfer of FLPMA Permit DES0054 from Mr. Ray Jordan to new owner, Currie Family Investment Company, LP. Permit expired 12/31/15 and would be issued for a new term.

Special use management
Scoping Start
06/06/2016
Decision
12/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Transfer of DES0054 to Currie Family Investment Company, LPDecision Signed Date: 12/05/2016
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 2 North, Range 12 West, Section 21
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 12/20/2016
Camp Keller small arms range and special use permit area. · Harrison, Mississippi

Construction of a small building on an area already paved.

Special use management
Scoping Start
05/05/2016
Decision
10/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Lisa Yager · lyager@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 12/20/2016
Stone County, Mississippi · Stone, Mississippi

Request for access to private land surrounded by National Forest land.

Special use management
Scoping Start
11/2016 (Estimated)
Decision
04/2017 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2017 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec. 5, Township 4 South, Range 10 West & Sec. 32, Township 3 South, Range 10 West, St. Stephens Meridian
Environmental Assessment · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 9/29/2016
Union Church Pit, 106C Pit, East Woodsman Springs Pit, 153a2 Pit, 110c1 Pit, Applewhite Pit, Bogue Chitto Road Pit, and 154 Pit. See vicinity map for locations. · Amite; Franklin; Wilkinson, Mississippi

The expansion of one existing gravel pit and development of up to 7 new gravel pits to provide for road reconstruction and maintenance needs of the Forest and local counties.

Minerals and geologyRoad management
Scoping Start
11/15/2011
Comment Period
12/24/2015
Objection Period Start
05/26/2016
Decision
10/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Andy Hunter · aehunter@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityLand Use Adjustments; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green)
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT3N,R2E,sec.3,4; T4N,R3E,sec.17; T3N,R2E,sec.9; T4N,R4E,sec.5; T7N,R3E,sec.35; T7N,R3E,sec.32; T6N,R5E,sec.32; T4N,R1E,sec.34.
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 9/23/2016
Approximately 11 miles north-northwest of D'Iberville, Mississippi. West of Forest Service Road 426. · Harrison, Mississippi

Construct a 425'x425' well pad and 589' access road to drill for oil on Federal Leases MSES054843 & MSES054844. Complete for production if producible quantities of oil are found, or rehabilitate if none are found.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
07/2016 (Estimated)
Decision
10/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (17), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(17)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityOil
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 5 South, Range 10 West, Section 13
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 9/23/2016
Approximately 12 miles north-northwest of D'Iberville, Mississippi; off of Forest Service Road 426B. · Harrison, Mississippi

Construct a 426'x478' well pad and 298' access road to drill for oil on Federal Leases MSES054842 & MSES054845. Complete for production if producible quantities of oil are found, or rehabilitate if none are found.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
07/2016 (Estimated)
Decision
10/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (17), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(17)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityOil
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 5 South, Range 10 West, Section 14
Decision Memo · Bienville Ranger District · updated 9/22/2016
Smith County, Mississippi areas affected by this request: Section 32, Township 4 North, Range 8 East. · Smith, Mississippi

Bay Springs Telephone Company has requested permission to install a fiber optic line on Bienville National Forest System lands in order to improve internet service to local residents.

Special use management
Scoping Start
02/15/2016
Comment Period
02/29/2016
Decision
08/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Marc Weathersby · maweathersby@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
USA 6-7 #2 APD Completed
Decision Memo · Bienville Ranger District · updated 9/22/2016
The proposal is located in Township 3 North, Range 7 East, Section 6 of Smith County, Mississippi. · Smith, Mississippi

The Bienville National Forest has received a Surface Use Plan of Operations (SUPO) request from Tellus Operating Group for APD: USA 6-7 #2. The project will involve usage of the previously constructed USA 6-7 #1 with no new surface disturbance.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
09/16/2016
Decision
09/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Christopher Locke · clocke@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 3 North, Range 7 East, Section 6 of Smith County, Mississippi.
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 9/15/2016
Forest Road 106E, off East Homochitto Road, approximately 5 miles North of Gloster, Mississippi. · Amite, Mississippi

Request for use and maintenance of FS Road 106E to access private property; transfer of a sign to the new owners of Brushy Creek Horse Ranch.

Road managementSpecial use management
Scoping Start
02/01/2016
Decision
09/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Road Maintenance
Pinnacle Access & Sign RequestDecision Signed Date: 09/07/2016
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT4N, R2E, Section 29 and 38, Amite County, MS
Decision Memo · Tombigbee Ranger District · updated 8/2/2016
FDR 903 901 also known as CR 124 413 · Chickasaw, Mississippi

SUP fiber optic in existing road ROW T12S R3 and 4 E

Special use management
Scoping Start
02/01/2016
Decision
04/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
James Schiller · jschiller@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsTombigbee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT12S R3 and 4E
Decision Memo · Tombigbee Ranger District · updated 8/2/2016
Along FDR 912 in pipeline ROW · Chickasaw, Mississippi

overhead powerline along FDR 912 0.35 miles

Special use management
Scoping Start
12/02/2015
Decision
05/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
James Schiller · jschiller@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Special Use Permit for Utility - Pontotoc EPA Electric PowerlineDecision Signed Date: 05/02/2016
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsTombigbee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT12S R4E S5
Decision Memo · Tombigbee Ranger District · updated 8/2/2016
Along FDR 912 within pipeline ROW · Chickasaw, Mississippi

Underground waterline along FDR 912

Special use management
Scoping Start
12/02/2015
Decision
05/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
James Schiller · jschiller@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsTombigbee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT12S R4E S5
Decision Memo · Bienville Ranger District · updated 6/30/2016
The proposed project are located in Section 3 and 12 of Township 4 North Range 6 East of Smith County, MS. · Smith, Mississippi

Smith County Board of Supervisors is proposing to replace bridges on two county roads that cross the Bienville NF, County Road 538B and County Road 538E.

Watershed managementRoad management
Scoping Start
09/15/2015
Decision
04/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Christina Harper · cnharper@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Improvements/Construction; Watershed Improvements
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Bienville Ranger District · updated 6/28/2016
The Southern Pine EPA proposed power line right-of-way is located approximately 1 1/2 miles west of State Hwyway 505 and adjacent to the New-Logan Road. · Newton, Mississippi

Southern Pine EPA has proposed to construct a new 14.4 KV power line across Bienville National Forest Systems lands.

Special use management
Scoping Start
08/28/2013
Decision
11/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Marc Weathersby · maweathersby@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 5 North, Range 10 East, Sections 27 & 28, of Newton County, Mississippi.
Decision Memo · Bienville Ranger District · updated 6/27/2016
The MS Resources, LLC proposed well pad project is located approximately 2 miles southeast of Lorena, MS off of Forest Service Road 504A. · Smith, Mississippi

The Bienville National Forest has received a request from MS Resources, LLC for a Permit to Drill USA 21-12 #1, permitted to 16,500 feet for an exploratory test on Lease MSES-056720.

Special use managementMinerals and geology
Scoping Start
09/26/2013
Decision
10/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Marc Weathersby · maweathersby@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (17), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(17)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionThe proposal is located in Township 4 North, Range 8 East, Section 21 of Smith County, Mississippi.
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 6/24/2016
Off West Homochitto Road, approximately 2 miles ENE of Crosby, MS. · Amite, Mississippi

Special Use request to cross National Forest land to access private property.

Special use management
Scoping Start
02/01/2016
Decision
06/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Homochitto Hills Landowner Access RequestDecision Signed Date: 06/16/2016
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT4N, R2E, Sect. 24
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 6/22/2016
Forest Road 192C, approximately 2 miles NE of Crosby, MS., off West Homochitto Road. · Amite, Mississippi

Request to allow Southwest MS EPA to install a buried power line, approx. 1,200ft long, within the roadbed of FR 192C.

Special use management
Scoping Start
02/25/2016
Decision
06/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
SW MS Electric 192C Buried Electric INstallationDecision Signed Date: 06/16/2016
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT4N, R2E, Section 24, Amite County, MS
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 6/22/2016
East Homochitto Road approximately 5 miles North of Gloster, MS, over Brown Branch Creek. · Amite, Mississippi

Application by Amite County to replace a low weight bridge on East Homochitto Rd. with a precast concrete bridge over Brown Branch Creek. Removal of timber on 1.6 acres for proposed ROW.

Forest productsWatershed managementRoad management
Scoping Start
08/19/2015
Decision
06/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Improvements/Construction; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green)
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT4N, R2E, Sec. 37
126B Salvage Completed
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 6/21/2016
Scattered damage on both sides of Forest Road 126B, approximately 9 miles west of Crosby, MS, in Wilkinson County. · Wilkinson, Mississippi

Commercial salvage of dead/damaged trees from a wind storm on approximately 70 acres. No road construction or reforestation is needed.

Forest products
Scoping Start
11/15/2015
Decision
02/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
02/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jay Pittman · japittman@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTimber Sales (Salvage)
FR 126B Storm SalvageDecision Signed Date: 02/22/2016
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT4N, R1W, Sections 20, 21, 26, 27
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 6/8/2016
Two sites along Berrytown road: one approximately 4/10 mile from the Porter Creek bridge; one approximately 9/10 mile from the bridge. · Franklin, Mississippi

Allowing removal of timber to facilitate road maintenance and stabilization in two locations along Berrytown Road.

Road managementSpecial use managementForest products
Scoping Start
02/01/2016
Decision
06/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Maintenance; Timber Sales (Green)
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · National Forests In Mississippi All Units · updated 6/1/2016
National Forest in Mississippi · Adams; Alcorn; Amite; Attala; Benton; Bolivar; Calhoun; Carroll; Chickasaw; Choctaw; Claiborne; Clarke; Clay; Coahoma; Copiah; Covington; DeSoto; Forrest; Franklin; George; Greene; Grenada; Hancock; Harrison; Hinds; Holmes; Humphreys; Issaquena; Itawamba; Jackson; Jasper; Jefferson; Jefferson Davis; Jones; Kemper; Lafayette; Lamar; Lauderdale; Lawrence; Leake; Lee; Leflore; Lincoln; Lowndes; Madison; Marion; Marshall; Monroe; Montgomery; Neshoba; Newton; Noxubee; Oktibbeha; Panola; Pearl River; Perry; Pike; Pontotoc; Prentiss; Quitman; Rankin; Scott; Sharkey; Simpson; Smith; Stone; Sunflower; Tallahatchie; Tate; Tippah; Tishomingo; Tunica; Union; Walthall; Warren; Washington; Wayne; Webster; Wilkinson; Winston; Yalobusha; Yazoo, Mississippi

This Administrative Change - the 2012 Planning Rule Monitoring Program Transition - to the 2014 Revised LRMP for the National Forest in Mississippi, brings the plan monitoring program into conformance with the requirements of the 2012 Planning Rule.

Land management planning
Scoping Start
03/11/2016
Decision
04/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Marc Weathersby · maweathersby@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.11, 7 Cfr 1B.3(A) (1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityPlan Creation/Revision
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsNational Forests In Mississippi All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Saucier Access Completed
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 6/1/2016
Off Forest Service road 401D. · Stone, Mississippi

Issue a new authorization to a new owner to replace an expired authorization for access to a private residence.

Special use management
Scoping Start
03/01/2016
Decision
04/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Access for Michael SaucierDecision Signed Date: 04/19/2016
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 18, T4S, R9W, St. Stephens Meridian
Trebotich Access Completed
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 6/1/2016
White Plains Road · Harrison, Mississippi

Reissuance of a permit for access across National Forest land to a private residence.

Special use management
Scoping Start
12/28/2015
Decision
04/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Access for Jackie & Joseph TrebotichDecision Signed Date: 04/19/2016
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec. 1, T6S, R10W, Harrison County, MS.
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 2/18/2016
Approximately one mile south of Bethel Road along the east side of Success Road. · Harrison, Mississippi

Install approx. 900 feet of buried fiber optic cable within the right-of-way of Success Road, and 370 feet of aerial fiber optic cable to be placed on existing poles to provide upgraded telecommunication services.

Special use management
Scoping Start
08/05/2015
Decision
02/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
AT&T Service for the Harrison Experimental ForestDecision Signed Date: 02/12/2016
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 11, T5S, R11W
Decision Memo · Bienville Ranger District · updated 1/22/2016
The proposed project will cross National Forest land in Scott County T6N,R7E, Sections 13,14, and 15; T6N, R8E Section 33; and T6N, R9E Section 17. Directional boring within ROW Hwy 80 & 35. · Scott, Mississippi

C Spire is requesting a special use permit to install underground conduit/cable across approximately 2.60 miles of National Forest land in order to upgrade the existing telecommunications in the local area,

Special use management
Scoping Start
03/27/2015
Decision
01/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Christina Harper · cnharper@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityElectric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Kyle Welch Access Completed
Decision Memo · Bienville Ranger District · updated 12/14/2015
The landowner's access route is located in Township 4 North, Range 7 East, Section 4, of Smith County, Mississippi. · Smith, Mississippi

Kyle Welch has requested a special use permit to gain access to his property by crossing National Forest land. The corridor is approx. 20ft wide and 1,000ft long representing roughly .46 acres. Permit would be valid for 20 yrs from date of issuance.

Special use management
Scoping Start
04/29/2015
Decision
08/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Christina Harper · cnharper@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Bienville Ranger District · updated 12/14/2015
Project location lies within the west central part of the Forest in Sections 22,26,27,34, and 35 of Township 5 North, Range 6 East and Section 13,18,19,24, and 25 of Township 5 North, Range 7 East. · Scott, Mississippi

Bienville is conducting environmental analysis for a proposal by the Pruet Oil Company to conduct a 3D -seismic survey on National Forest Lands. The area involved encompasses approximately 2,600 acres located in the central western are of the Forest.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
10/27/2014
Decision
01/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Christina Harper · cnharper@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Oil
Pruet Oil Company Sight Path Clearing ProjectDecision Signed Date: 01/22/2015
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Chickasawhay Ranger District · updated 12/14/2015
Seven miles North of Richton, Mississippi · Jones, Mississippi

Renewal of exist water line 0.7 miles

Special use management
Scoping Start
08/11/2015
Decision
10/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jacob Rhyne · jdrhyne@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (10)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsChickasawhay Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 26, T6N, R10W
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 11/30/2015
Off FR 110C, approximately 4.5 miles north of Bude, MS · Franklin, Mississippi

Proposal to drill an oil/gas well on Federal Lease MSES 57095, with clearing for possible tanks and pipeline installation.

Minerals and geologySpecial use management
Scoping Start
08/20/2015
Decision
11/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Andy Hunter · aehunter@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3); 32.2 (17), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(17)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Victor P. Smith Oil Well Co. LLCDecision Signed Date: 11/17/2015
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT7N, R3E, Section 35
Decision Memo · Chickasawhay Ranger District · updated 9/22/2015
Six mile East of Sand Hill Mississippi · Greene, Mississippi

Install a single phase 7620 volt power line to serve a 100 ft. free standing tower

Special use management
Scoping Start
12/22/2014
Decision
07/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jacob Rhyne · jdrhyne@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsChickasawhay Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 14,23 T5N, R7W
Decision Memo · Chickasawhay Ranger District · updated 9/22/2015
Eleven miles southeast of Laurel Mississippi · Wayne, Mississippi

Access to private lands.

Road managementSpecial use management
Scoping Start
04/22/2015
Decision
06/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Andy Barwick · ajbarwick@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsChickasawhay Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 7 T7N, R9W
Environmental Impact Statement · National Forests In Mississippi All Units · updated 8/28/2015
Mississippi · Adams; Amite; Benton; Chickasaw; Choctaw; Copiah; Forrest; Franklin; George; Greene; Harrison; Jackson; Jasper; Jefferson; Jones; Lafayette; Lincoln; Marshall; Newton; Oktibbeha; Pearl River; Perry; Pontotoc; Scott; Sharkey; Smith; Stone; Tippah; Union; Wayne; Wilkinson; Winston; Yalobusha, Mississippi

Revised Land and Resource Management Plan

Land management planning
NOI in Federal Register
03/11/2010
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
02/08/2013
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
12/05/2014
Decision
07/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Shaun Williamson · scwilliamson@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation219 (1982)
Project ActivityPlan Creation/Revision
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsNational Forests In Mississippi All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 8/19/2015
South of US-98/US-84, approximately 2-3 miles east of Roxie, Mississippi. · Franklin, Mississippi

Proposal to drill 2 oil/gas wells and conduct testing to see if these projects are commercially productive; installation of production equipment/tanks and a pipeline; road maintenance and timber removal from approx. 8.5 acres.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
04/13/2015
Decision
07/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Andy Hunter · aehunter@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (17), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(17)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Green)
Decision Memos,Stroud Petroleum (Barlow-USA 25-3 #1, Graves-USA 25-12 #1)Decision Signed Date: 07/28/2015
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 25, of Township 6 North, Range 2 East
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 8/14/2015
North side of State Highway 67. · Harrison, Mississippi

Construction of overhead powerline within existing highway right-of-way.

Special use management
Scoping Start
01/09/2014
Decision
06/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 13, 14 & 15, T6S, R10W
Decision Memo · Bienville Ranger District · updated 8/14/2015
The proposed access corridor is located approximately 2 1/2 miles south of Interstate 20 at the junction of Forest Service Road 551D. · Scott, Mississippi

Mr. Granville Freeman has requested a special use permit to allow access to his property by crossing National Forest land along a historical access route. The access corridor is approximately 20 ft. wide and extends approximately 700 feet in length

Special use management
Scoping Start
08/15/2013
Decision
04/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Marc Weathersby · maweathersby@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 5 North, Range 9 East, Section 12, of Scott County, Mississippi.
Starks Road Cancelled
Environmental Assessment · Tombigbee Ranger District · updated 7/2/2015
Starks Road analysis unit, Tombigbee Ranger District, National Forests in Mississippi · Winston, Mississippi

Vegetative management on the Tombigbee Ranger District, Stark Road analysis unit.

Fuels managementLand management planningForest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Heritage resource management
Scoping Start
03/27/2013
Comment Period
10/2015 (Estimated)
Objection Period Start
11/2015 (Estimated)
Decision
01/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Caren Briscoe · carenbriscoe@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Noxious Weed Treatments; Timber Sales (Green)
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsTombigbee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections:19,20,21,29,30,31,32 R13E, T15N Sections:35,36 R12E T15N
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 6/26/2015
Approximately 3 miles North of Bude, Mississippi, off Barlow Road. · Franklin, Mississippi

Request by the landowner for access across FS property to private land via a pre-existing roadway.

Special use management
Scoping Start
06/07/2015
Decision
06/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Decision Memo for Special Use Permit Avery Access RequestDecision Signed Date: 06/16/2015
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT6N, R4E, Section 7
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 6/26/2015
Approximately 4 miles SW of Meadville, MS. · Franklin, Mississippi

Request for renewal of an expired special use permit for an oil/gas well and related facilities. No change in current activity is anticipated.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
06/01/2014
Decision
06/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Andy Hunter · aehunter@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Reauthorization of SUP for South Mills Branch Oil Field USA 43-16ADecision Signed Date: 06/16/2015
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT5N, R2E, Sec. 2,3
Decision Memo · Bienville Ranger District · updated 6/22/2015
The proposed project is within the existing State Highway 35 right-of-way approximately 1/4 mile north of the junction of State Highway 35 and County Road 504. · Smith, Mississippi

Bay Springs Telephone Company has requested permission to install a service pole with a remote cabinet on Bienville National Forest System lands in order to improve telephone and internet service to local residents.

Special use management
Scoping Start
01/23/2014
Decision
10/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Marc Weathersby · maweathersby@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Bay Springs Telephone Company Service Pole InstallationDecision Signed Date: 10/15/2014
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 32, Township 4 North, Range 8 East, Smith County, MS
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 2/2/2015
On Berrytown Road, approximately 1.5 miles South of Bude, Mississippi. · Franklin, Mississippi

Request to issue a Special Use Permit to Franklin County to relocate a portion of Berrytown Road, which has washed out. Activity will affect approximately 2 acres of NF land, including removal of commercial timber.

Road managementForest products
Scoping Start
08/20/2014
Decision
01/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Improvements/Construction; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green)
Decision Memo for Berrytown Road RelocationDecision Signed Date: 01/16/2015
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT6N, R4E, Sec.33; T5N, R4E, Sec.4
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 2/2/2015
Across Lick Creek on Caseyville Road, approx. 11 miles NE of Meadville, MS. · Lincoln, Mississippi

Authorization to replace a low-weight bridge on a county road going through National Forest land. A small amount of timber will be removed from the ROW.

Road managementForest products
Scoping Start
07/09/2014
Decision
01/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
02/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Improvements/Construction; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green)
Decision Memo for Caseyville Road Bridge ReplacementDecision Signed Date: 01/21/2015
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionR5E, T8N, Section 34
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 1/30/2015
Approximately 3 miles East of Roxie, Mississippi and one mile south of the US 84 corridor; on Forest Road 185. · Franklin, Mississippi

Proposal to drill an oil/gas well and conduct testing. Depending upon production, project may include improvement of 300' /- of old logging road, placement of a tank battery/production facility, and installation of /- 2,800' of pipeline.

Minerals and geologySpecial use management
Scoping Start
10/18/2014
Decision
01/2015 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Don Neal · donneal@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (17), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(17)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green)
Decision Memo for Stroud Petroleum, Inc, Homochitto 25-3 #3Decision Signed Date: 01/15/2015
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT6N, R2E, Section 25
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 9/26/2014
Hwy. 49 North near Paul B. Johnson State Park · Forrest, Mississippi

Amend special use permit to authorize installation of 1,275' of aerial fiber optic cable by attaching to existing structures.

Special use management
Scoping Start
12/19/2012
Decision
09/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
AT&T Aerial Cable PlacementDecision Signed Date: 09/25/2014
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec. 7, T2N, R12W, Forrest County, MS; St. Stephens Meridian
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 9/26/2014
Within right-of-way of State Hwy. 49 between Drag Strip Road and Yeaton Spur Road. · Forrest, Mississippi

Installation of 4,075' of fiber optic cable within the State Hwy. 49 right-of-way.

Special use management
Scoping Start
12/19/2012
Decision
09/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
AT&T Fiber Optic Cable Extension along Hwy. 49 at BrooklynDecision Signed Date: 09/25/2014
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec. 21, T1N, R12W
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 9/26/2014
Within right-of-way of Rockhill-Brooklyn Road in Sec. 2, T1N, R13W, Forrest County, MS · Forrest, Mississippi

Installation of new telecommunications cable in county road right-of-way.

Special use management
Scoping Start
12/19/2012
Decision
09/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
AT&T Extension in Forrest CountyDecision Signed Date: 09/25/2014
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 9/26/2014
Within right-of-way of Progress Road in Sec. 36, T2N, R9W, Perry County, MS · Perry, Mississippi

Installation of new fiber optic cable in county road right-of-way.

Special use management
Scoping Start
12/19/2012
Decision
09/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
AT&T Fiber Optic Cable Extension in Perry CountyDecision Signed Date: 09/25/2014
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 9/26/2014
West side of Hwy. 49 · Forrest, Mississippi

Install fiber-optic cable within existing right-of-way of Hwy. 49 south.

Special use management
Scoping Start
12/19/2012
Decision
09/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
AT&T Fiber Optic Cable Installation along Highway 49Decision Signed Date: 09/25/2014
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec. 7, 20, 29 & 32, T2N, R12W and Sec. 21 of T1N, R12W, Forrest County, MS.
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 9/26/2014
Within right-of-way on south side of LaRue Road. · Harrison; Jackson, Mississippi

Amend Special Use Permits to add 14,400 feet of new fiber optic line and remove 11,000 feet of copper cable.

Special use management
Scoping Start
12/19/2012
Decision
09/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
At&T Fiber Optic Cable Installation along LaRue RoadDecision Signed Date: 09/25/2014
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec. 2, 3, 4, 5, 11 & 12, T5S, R9W, Harrison & Jackson counties, MS
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 9/26/2014
Stone County · Stone, Mississippi

Install buried fiber optic and copper cable along Hwy.15

Special use management
Scoping Start
09/19/2006
Decision
09/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec. 17,20,29,32,T3S,R9W;Sec.5,6,7,8,17,T4S-R9W
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 9/22/2014
Leaf Pond, DeSoto Ranger District · Greene, Mississippi

Improve fisheries of Leaf Pond by performing the following treatments: drain much or all of the lake, deepen the shoreline, install gravel spawning beds, add brush and small trees to provide cover for fish, lime, fertilize, and restock with fish.

Wildlife, fish, rare plants
Scoping Start
07/14/2014
Decision
07/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Manning Moody · manmoody@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 31, Township 1 North, Range 8 West, St. Stephens Meridian
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 9/18/2014
Part 1: approx. 3.25 miles south of the Homochitto River along the MDOT right of way of Highway 61. Part 2: along the Hwy 33 right of way 2.5 miles north of Hwy 24/33 intersection. · Amite; Wilkinson, Mississippi

Request for installation of a buried fiber optic cable through National Forest land in two locations: within the ROW for Hwy. 61 in Wilkinson County and within the ROW for Hwy. 33 in Amite County, Mississippi.

Special use management
Scoping Start
03/01/2014
Decision
09/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
CSPIRE Buried Telecommunications CableDecision Signed Date: 09/11/2014
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT4N, R2W, Sec. 37 Wilkinson Co.; T3N, R2E, Sec. 4,9 Amite Co.
Decision Memo · Tombigbee Ranger District · updated 9/9/2014
Choctaw Lake in the Choctaw Lake Recreation area. The area is located in Choctaw County, Mississippi. The legal location is Township 16 North, Range 11 East, Section 2 · Choctaw, Mississippi

The purpose and need for this proposal focuses on the need for renovating the existing fish population and improving fish habitat.

Facility managementRecreation managementHeritage resource management
Scoping Start
01/13/2014
Decision
07/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
03/2015 (Estimated)
Project documents
Robert Claybrook · rclaybrook@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsTombigbee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionThe legal location is Township 16 North, Range 11 East, Section 2
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 6/30/2014
Bridge over Dry Bayou on Enterprise Road, located approximately 0.8 miles NE of the intersection of Enterprise Road and Liberty Road, in Franklin County, MS. · Franklin, Mississippi

Request to replace a low-weight bridge on a county road, including re-allignment of ~270' of roadway, commercial timber harvest on ~1/2 acre, and placement/maintenance of a pre-cast concrete bridge.

Road management
Scoping Start
07/15/2013
Decision
02/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green)
Decision Memo for Enterprise Road Bridge ReplacementDecision Signed Date: 02/20/2014
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT5N, R1E, sect. 12
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 6/30/2014
On Fox Road, approximately 2 miles NW from the intersection of Fox Road and New Hope Road. · Amite, Mississippi

Replacement of a low-weight bridge on Fox Road with a precast box culvert for an unnamed tributary of Birdman Creek. 1/4 to 1/2 acre of commercial timber in the right-of-way may be harvested to facilitate the placement.

Forest productsRoad managementWatershed management
Scoping Start
04/18/2014
Decision
06/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Improvements/Construction; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green)
Decision Memo for Fox Road Bridge ReplacementDecision Signed Date: 06/23/2014
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT4N,R3E, Sec. 19, Amite County, MS
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 6/30/2014
Bridge is on Hancock Road approximately 3/4 mile SSW of the intersection of Handcock and Rollinson Road. · Amite, Mississippi

Replacement of a low-weight bridge on Hancock Road with a precast concrete bridge over Caston Creek.

Road managementWatershed managementForest products
Scoping Start
04/14/2014
Decision
06/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Improvements/Construction; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green)
Decision Memo for Hancock Road Bridge ReplacementDecision Signed Date: 06/25/2014
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT4N, R3E, Sec. 14, Amite County, MS
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 6/27/2014
2.5 miles east of Roxie, MS, off of US Hwy. 84. · Franklin, Mississippi

Proposal to drill a well and conduct testing to see if it is commercial productive for oil or gas. Includes removal of timber on 2.35 acres, and improving a /-400'access road.

Special use managementMinerals and geology
Scoping Start
01/21/2014
Decision
05/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Don Neal · donneal@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (17), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(17)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green)
Stroud Petroleum, Inc., Homochitto 25-5 #2Decision Signed Date: 05/06/2014
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT6N, R2E, Section 25
Decision Memo · R8 - Southern Region All Units · updated 6/3/2014
National Forest Systems lands: KY, VA, TN, NC, SC, MS, AL, GA, FL, LA, TX, AR, OK · Cherokee; Covington; Hale; Lawrence; Macon; Lake; Okaloosa; Santa Rosa; Chattooga; Murray; Oglethorpe; Jackson; Morgan; Whitley; Natchitoches; Vernon; Winn; Chickasaw; Pontotoc; Craven; Randolph; Berkeley; Edgefield; Newberry; Cocke; Monroe; Unicoi; Angelina; Nacogdoches; San Augustine; Ashley; Benton; Montgomery; Botetourt; Charlotte; Roanoke; Shenandoah; Roanoke, Alabama; Arkansas; Florida; Georgia; Kentucky; Louisiana; Mississippi; North Carolina; Oklahoma; South Carolina; Tennessee; Texas; Virginia; West Virginia

The purpose of the action is to close caves and mines to minimize the transmission potential of white nose syndrome and for the protection of associated wildlife species.

Wildlife, fish, rare plants
Scoping Start
04/02/2014
Decision
06/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Dennis Krusac · dkrusac@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Population Enhancements
Southern Region Caves and Abandoned Underground Mine ClosuresDecision Signed Date: 06/02/2014
ForestsNational Forests in Alabama; Daniel Boone National Forest; Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests; Cherokee National Forest; National Forests In Florida; Kisatchie National Forest; National Forests In Mississippi; George Washington and Jefferson National Forest; Ouachita National Forest; Ozark-St. Francis National Forests; National Forests In North Carolina; Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests; National Forests In Texas; Savannah River Natural Resource Management and Research Insititute; Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
DistrictsNational Forests in Alabama All Units; Daniel Boone National Forest All Units; Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest All Units; Cherokee National Forest All Units; National Forests In Florida All Units; Kisatchie National Forest All Units; National Forests In Mississippi All Units; George Washington and Jefferson National Forest All Units; Ouachita National Forest All Units; Ozark-St. Francis National Forest All Units; National Forests In North Carolina All Units; Francis Marion and Sumter National Forest All Units; National Forests In Texas All Units; Savannah River Natural Resource Management and Res All Units; Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · National Forests In Mississippi All Units · updated 3/27/2014
Homochitto Ranger District · Franklin, Mississippi

Proposal to reissue a special use permit for existing use. (No new land use is proposed.)

Special use management
Scoping Start
07/27/2007
Decision
07/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Catherine Bailey · cjbailey@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Fortenberry Operating Permit RenewalDecision Signed Date: 07/12/2013 Legal Notice Date: 07/21/2013
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT6N, R2E, Sec 38
Decision Memo · National Forests In Mississippi All Units · updated 3/27/2014
Homochitto Ranger District · Amite, Mississippi

Proposal to reissue a special use permit for existing use. (No new land use is proposed.)

Special use management
Scoping Start
07/27/2007
Decision
07/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Catherine Bailey · cjbailey@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Crosby Airport/Glide Area RenewalDecision Signed Date: 07/12/2013 Legal Notice Date: 07/21/2013
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT4N, R2E, Sec 21 & 22
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 3/25/2014
Approximately 3.25 miles south of the Homochitto River along the MDOT right-of-way of Highway 61. · Wilkinson, Mississippi

Request to bury a telecummunications cable of approximately 500 feet along the MDOT right-of-way along Highway 61, within Forest Service lands.

Special use management
Scoping Start
07/29/2013
Comment Period
07/29/2013
Decision
02/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Hwy 61 Buried Telecommunications Cable InstallationDecision Signed Date: 02/20/2014 Legal Notice Date: 03/02/2014
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT4N, R2W, sect.37
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 1/21/2014
Approximately 2.75 miles east of HWY 28 on HWY 550 · Jefferson; Lincoln, Mississippi

Request to install an aerial fiber optic cable approx. 4,200 feet along an existing aerial powerline network within National Forest land.

Special use management
Scoping Start
07/29/2013
Comment Period
07/29/2013
Decision
10/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
02/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Aerial Fiber Optic Cable (Cable One)Decision Signed Date: 10/31/2013 Legal Notice Date: 11/22/2013
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT8N, R5W, sect.17-18
Decision Memo · National Forests In Mississippi All Units · updated 12/19/2013
Homochitto Ranger District · Wilkinson, Mississippi

Proposal to reissue a special use permit for existing use. (No new land use is proposed.)

Special use management
Scoping Start
07/27/2007
Comment Period
07/27/2007
Decision
07/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Catherine Bailey · cjbailey@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Jerry Ogden Oil Line Permit RenewalDecision Signed Date: 07/12/2013
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT4N, R1E, Sec 23, 26, 34, 35, 37 & 38
Environmental Assessment · Chickasawhay Ranger District · updated 12/16/2013
Six miles southeast of Laurel, Mississippi · Greene; Jones; Wayne, Mississippi

Suppress Southern pine Bettle on the Chickasawhay Ranger District using the cut and remove and the cut and leave method.

Forest productsFuels management
Scoping Start
05/13/2013
Comment Period
08/11/2013
Objection Period Start
08/01/2013
Decision
10/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Andy Barwick · ajbarwick@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityHfra Title I: Threats To Ecosystem Components (Such As Insect Or Disease Epidemics)
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityTimber Sales (Salvage)
Southern Pine Beetle Suppression and Salvage on the Chickasawhay Ranger DisDecision Signed Date: 10/22/2013
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsChickasawhay Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Chickasawhay Ranger District · updated 10/28/2013
Six miles southeast of Laurel, Mississippi · Jones, Mississippi

Removal of trees through timber settlement for the Venture Oil well pad far an oil well located on private minerals.

Minerals and geologyForest products
Scoping Start
09/08/2013
Comment Period
09/08/2013
Decision
10/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Andy Barwick · ajbarwick@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Timber Sales (Green)
Venture Oil & Gas, Inc. Timber Removal for an Oil WellDecision Signed Date: 10/24/2013 Legal Notice Date: 10/27/2013
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsChickasawhay Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 5 and 6, T7N, R10W
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 9/26/2013
Powerline is approximately 1 mile north of Caseyville, MS, along Ridgewood Lane. · Copiah; Lincoln, Mississippi

Request to install a buried powerline for approximately 6,320 feet through National Forest land, along an existing cleared corridor, for the purpose of providing utility customers with power.

Special use management
Scoping Start
05/24/2013
Comment Period
06/02/2013
Decision
07/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Ridgewood Ln Utility RequestDecision Signed Date: 07/29/2013 Legal Notice Date: 08/13/2013
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT8N,R5E,sec.1; T9N,R5E,sec.36
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 9/24/2013
This project involves a large section of the Homochitto National Forest South and South-West of Meadville, MS, on both sides of the Homochitto River. Map available on request. · Amite; Franklin, Mississippi

The use of 3-D seismic recording to investigate potential oil/gas operations on National Forest land. Includes survey, location of sites and access, drilling shot holes, placing and detonating explosives, and recording results from the detonation.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
05/07/2013
Comment Period
05/07/2013
Decision
08/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Carrie Beard · cabeard@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT4N,R2E,Sec.1,2,15,16;T4N,R3E,Sec.1-18;T4N,R4E,Sec.6,7;T5N,R2E,Sec.1,2,10-16,20-29,35-38;T5N,R3E,Sec.1-46;T5N,R4E,Sec.6,7,18-19,30-31;T6N,R2E,Sec.45;T6N,R3E,Sec.23,24,27,28,32-46;T6N,R4E,Sec.30,31,37
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 9/24/2013
Along FS111a, approximately 2 miles north of Quintin, Mississippi. · Franklin, Mississippi

Request to install and operate a saltwater disposal pipeline adjacent to FSR 111a, across approximately 2,500' of National Forest land.

Minerals and geologySpecial use management
Scoping Start
06/30/2013
Comment Period
06/30/2013
Decision
08/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT7N, R5E, sect. 31
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 9/23/2013
North side of Wire Road · Stone, Mississippi

Stone County Board of Supervisors propose to construct and maintain a paved walking/bike trail adjacent to Wire Road in Stone County.

Special use management
Scoping Start
03/07/2013
Comment Period
03/31/2013
Decision
07/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Stone County Board of Supervisors Old Wire Road TrailDecision Signed Date: 07/12/2013 Legal Notice Date: 09/23/2013
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec. 31, T3S, R10W; Sec. 5, T4S, R10W; Stone County, Mississippi; St. Stephens Meridian
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 9/23/2013
Oliver Johnson Road · Perry, Mississippi

Perry County Board of Supervisors requests additional right-of-way to replace a bridge over Beaver Creek on Oliver Johnson Road.

Special use management
Scoping Start
05/03/2013
Comment Period
05/07/2013
Decision
07/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Perry County Board of Supervisors Oliver Johnson Road Bridge ReplacementDecision Signed Date: 07/16/2013 Legal Notice Date: 09/23/2013
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 12, Township 1 South, Range 10 West, Perry County, MS
Environmental Assessment · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 8/22/2013
Approximately 3 miles south of Bude, MS; bound on the West by Gloster Rd., Mt. Olive Rd., and FR-106, on the East by Middleton Creek and on the South/Southeast by the Forest Service boundary. · Amite; Franklin, Mississippi

A forest health and habitat diversity project which includes timber harvesting, herbicide treatments for release, site preparation, & reforestation, road reconstruction, & maintenance.

Land management planningVegetation management (other than forest products)Forest products
Scoping Start
05/07/2010
Comment Period
05/27/2013
Decision
07/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Orin Sampson · ojsampson@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Decision Notice and FONSI for Landscape Analysis Unit 8Decision Signed Date: 07/16/2013 Legal Notice Date: 07/21/2013
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT3N, R3E, Sec. 21-22, 30-32, 35-37, 41-45; T4N, R3E, Sec. 1-6, 8-15, 17; T4N, R4E, Sec. 6-8
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 8/12/2013
The project is located in Franklin County, immediately North and West of Meadville, MS. · Franklin, Mississippi

The use of 3-D seismic recordings to investigate potential oil/gas operations on National Forest land. Includes survey, location of sites and access, drilling shot holes, placing and detonating explosives, and recording results from the detonation.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
02/03/2013
Comment Period
02/03/2013
Decision
07/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Carrie Beard · cabeard@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT6N,R3E,sec.31-32
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 7/18/2013
Approximately 2 miles NE of Knoxville, MS., on Forest Road 101U. · Franklin, Mississippi

Request for permission to use an existing road to cross National Forest land to access private property. The road is in good condition and no work outside the existing corridor is expected.

Special use management
Scoping Start
05/15/2013
Comment Period
05/19/2013
Decision
07/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Michael Everett · meverett@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT5N,R1E,sec.23
Decision Memo · National Forests In Mississippi All Units · updated 7/16/2013
Homochitto Ranger District · Amite, Mississippi

Proposal to reissue special use permit for existing use. No new land use is proposed.

Special use management
Scoping Start
07/27/2007
Comment Period
07/27/2007
Decision
07/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Catherine Bailey · cjbailey@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 29, T4N, R2E
Decision Memo · National Forests In Mississippi All Units · updated 7/16/2013
Homochitto Ranger District · Franklin, Mississippi

Proposal to reissue a special use permit for existing use. (No new land use is proposed.)

Special use management
Scoping Start
07/27/2007
Comment Period
05/08/2013
Decision
07/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Catherine Bailey · cjbailey@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Area Management
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT6N, R3E, Sec 30
Environmental Assessment · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 6/26/2013
Various locations across the Homochitto National Forest · Amite; Franklin; Wilkinson, Mississippi

Opening of eight new gravel pits on the Homochitto National Forest to provide for road construction and maintenance needs.

Minerals and geologyRoad management
Scoping Start
09/04/2011
Comment Period
06/2013 (Estimated)
Decision
07/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Jay Pittman · japittman@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityLand Use Adjustments; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green)
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT3N,R2E, Sec. 3,4; T4N,R3E, Sec. 17; T3N,R2E, Sec. 9; T4N,R3E, Sec. 18; T4N,R4E, Sec. 8; T7N,R3E, Sec. 35;T7N,R5E, Sec. 32; T4N,R1E, Sec. 34
Decision Memo · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 6/25/2013
Approximately 2.5 miles East of Roxie, Mississippi, on the south side of US highway 84. · Franklin, Mississippi

A proposal to drill a well and conduct testing on Federal Lease MSES 47559. Proposal would include timber removal on approx. 2.35 acres; improvement of an access road for approx. 1,900 feet; and potential of 400 feet of pipeline installation.

Special use managementMinerals and geology
Scoping Start
04/09/2013
Comment Period
04/09/2013
Decision
05/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Don Neal · donneal@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (17), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(17)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green)
Stroud Petroleum, Inc., Homochitto 13-13 #1Decision Signed Date: 05/22/2013 Legal Notice Date: 05/30/2013
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 13, T6N, R2E
Decision Memo · Bienville Ranger District · updated 6/21/2013
Section 30, Township 5 North, Range 8 East and Section 28, Township 5 North, Range 7 East · Scott, Mississippi

Homewood Water Association has requested permission to upgrade their water distribution lines across National Forest System lands on the Bienville NF in order to improve water pressure within its network.

Special use management
Scoping Start
04/03/2013
Comment Period
04/03/2013
Decision
05/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Marc Weathersby · maweathersby@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Homewood Water Association Water Distribution Line ImprovementDecision Signed Date: 05/22/2013 Legal Notice Date: 06/21/2013
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Decision Memo · Bienville Ranger District · updated 6/21/2013
Scott County Section 30 of Township 5 North, Range 8 East and Sections 22 and 23 of T 5 N, R 7 E; Smith Cty Sections 5, 9, 22, 27, 34, and 35 of T 4 N, R 8 E and Sections 2 and 11 of T 3 N, R 8 E. · Scott; Smith, Mississippi

SMEPA has requested permission to reconstruct portions of their electric transmission lines across National Forest System lands on the Bienville National Forest in order to upgrade the facilities within their network.

Special use management
Scoping Start
04/03/2013
Comment Period
04/03/2013
Decision
05/2013 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2013 (Estimated)
Project documents
Marc Weathersby · maweathersby@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
SMEPA Transmission Line ReconstructionDecision Signed Date: 05/22/2013 Legal Notice Date: 06/21/2013
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Decision Memo · Bienville Ranger District · updated 9/23/2010
The culvert replacements are located in Scott, Smith and Jasper Counties, Mississippi · Jasper; Scott; Smith, Mississippi

The Bienville NF is proposing replacement of eight culvert pipes on existing system roads and one culvert pipe at the Marathon trail head.

Watershed managementRoad management
Scoping Start
07/01/2010
Decision
08/2010 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2010 (Estimated)
Project documents
Marc Weathersby · maweathersby@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Maintenance; Watershed Improvements
Culvert Replacement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/03/2010
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Bufkin Access Cancelled
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 9/24/2008
Driveway · Perry, Mississippi

Request for access to private land using existing road and new construction

Special use management
Scoping Start
01/2007 (Estimated)
Decision
'/ (Estimated)
Implementation
'/ (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec. 21, T1N, R11W
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R8 - Southern Region All Units

Short-term (up to 2 years) closure order for all caves and abandoned mines in the Southern Region (2 exceptions)to minimize transmission potential of the fungus that continues to cause white nose syndrome in bats that has affected populations.

Wildlife, fish, rare plants