Decision Memo Completed

Ouachita Trail Relocation

Ouachita National Forest Montgomery; Polk, Arkansas Cold Springs Ranger District

Relocated approx. 3.3 miles of the Ouachita Trail from its current alignment on FSR 76. The relocation would be placed within a 1/4 mile corridor located next to FSR 76 to eliminate safety concerns.

Location

Compartments 1325, 1120, 1126, 1127, 1132, and 1138.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/04/2011
2
Decision
08/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2011 (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 ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Trail Management
DECISION MEMO OUACHITA NATIONAL FOREST TRAIL RELOCATIONDecision Signed Date: 08/30/2011
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsMena Ranger District; Oden Ranger District; Poteau Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT1S, R 28W, Section 13 and T1S, R27W, Sections 16, 17, and 18
Recreation management