Decision Memo Completed

Highway M-28 Shoulder Project

Hiawatha National Forest Chippewa, Michigan Sault Ste. Marie Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial 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
ForestsHiawatha National Forest
DistrictsSault Ste. Marie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT46N, R4W Sections 22, 23, 24, 26, and 27. T46N, R3W Sections 16, 17, 19, 20, and 21.
Special use management