MDOT has requested permission to remove approx. 350 trees within their right-of-way along about 5 miles of M-28 near Raco, MI to allow them to improve the slope of the shoulder when they repave concrete. This will improve travel surface and safety.
Location
Project is located along M-28, east and west of FH87 (Ranger Road)
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/13/2013
2
Comment Period
02/13/2013
3
Decision
03/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
04/2013 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Highway M-28 Shoulder Project Categorical Exclusion (CE) | Decision Signed Date: 03/18/2013 Legal Notice Date: 03/20/2013 |
| Forests | Hiawatha National Forest |
| Districts | Sault Ste. Marie Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T46N, R4W Sections 22, 23, 24, 26, and 27. T46N, R3W Sections 16, 17, 19, 20, and 21. |