Decision Memo Completed

Sina Branch Culvert Replacement

Cherokee National Forest Polk, Tennessee Ocoee - Hiwassee Ranger District

In-stream work extending approximately 250 ft. upstream and downstream of each of the nine culverts on NFSR 67.

Location

Nine perennial stream crossings on Sina Branch Road (NFSR 67).

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/13/2016
2
Decision
05/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2017 (Estimated)

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 ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Watershed Improvements
Sina Branch Culvert ReplacementDecision Signed Date: 05/22/2017
ForestsCherokee National Forest
DistrictsOcoee - Hiwassee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed managementRoad management