Decision Memo Completed

Ouachita Trail Relocation

Ouachita National Forest Polk, Arkansas Poteau Ranger District

The purpose and need for this proposal is to relocate approximately 1.7 miles of the Ouachita National Recreation Hiking Trail from its current alignment on Forest Service Road 278.

Location

The relocation would be placed within a 600 foot corridor located on the north side of Forest Service Road 278.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/19/2013
2
Comment Period
04/19/2013
3
Decision
06/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityTrail Management
ONF Trail LocationDecision Signed Date: 06/24/2013 Legal Notice Date: 06/26/2013
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsPoteau Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionThe project area is located in Compartment 1322 and 1323 (Township 1 South, Range 30West, Sections1, 10, and 11) on the Poteau Ranger District.
Recreation managementVegetation management (other than forest products)