Decision Memo Completed

Ocoee Gateway K-1616 Land Acquisition Project

Cherokee National Forest Polk, Tennessee Ocoee - Hiwassee Ranger District

Project would acquire approximately 280 acres of land near the intersection of Us Highway 64 and TN State Highway 314. The project would incorporate approximately 2.2 miles of existing roads on the parcel into the National Forest System Roads.

Location

Project is located approximately 14 miles east of Cleveland, TN.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/08/2024
2
Decision
02/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityLand Purchases
DM-Ocoee Gateway K-1616 Land Acquisition ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/28/2024
ForestsCherokee National Forest
DistrictsOcoee - Hiwassee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Land acquisition