Decision Memo Completed

Ocoee 2020 ERFO Trails Project

Cherokee National Forest Polk, Tennessee Ocoee - Hiwassee Ranger District

Reconstruct and relocate trails damaged in the 2020 spring storms with Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO) Funding. Trails include John Muir, Turtletown Falls, Parksville Recreation Area, and Scenic Spur trails.

Location

Project is located in three areas. See Attached Map.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/12/2022
2
Decision
03/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2023 (Estimated)

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
Ocoee 2020 ERFO Trails Project- Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 03/22/2023
ForestsCherokee National Forest
DistrictsOcoee - Hiwassee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management