Decision Memo Completed

Road Repair and Culvert Replacements on the Sumter National Forest

Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Abbeville; Aiken; Chester; Edgefield; Fairfield; Greenwood; Laurens; McCormick; Newberry; Oconee; Saluda; Union, South Carolina Francis Marion and Sumter National Forest All Units

This project is repair and maintenance on roads damaged during flooding events in 2015 and 2016. Also, 56 culverts would be replaced with aquatic passable culverts to improve habitat conditions for aquatic species. All work is proposed on the SNF.

Location

Refer to maps located with the scoping letter in PALS.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/15/2016
2
Decision
03/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.2 (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; Road Maintenance; Watershed Improvements
Road Repairs and Culvert Replacements on the Sumter National ForestDecision Signed Date: 03/29/2017
ForestsFrancis Marion and Sumter National Forests
DistrictsEnoree Ranger District; Andrew Pickens Ranger District; Long Cane Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsRoad management