Decision Memo Completed

Reconstruct junctions of MN State Highway 38 at CSAH 48 and CSAH 49

Chippewa National Forest Itasca, Minnesota Deer River Ranger District

Issue permit to Itasca County to reconstruct two junctions to provide safer intersections. This project is not within the boundary of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation.

Location

This project area is located along MN Highway 38 near Caribou Lake, about 4  - 5 miles southeast of Marcell, MN.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/31/2017
2
Decision
09/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Road Improvements/Construction
County Road 48 and 49 RealignmentDecision Signed Date: 09/27/2017
ForestsChippewa National Forest
DistrictsDeer River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT58N, R26W, Sections 4 (NE ) and 9 (SE ), 4th Principal Meridian
Special use management