Decision Memo Completed

Cypress Avenue Road Improvement

Huron-Manistee National Forests Newaygo, Michigan Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District

The Forest has received a request from the Newaygo County Road Commission for a 33’ easement from the centerline of Cypress Avenue to allow for improvement of the existing road. The road would be maintained for passenger vehicle use.

Location

SE¼ SE¼ SE¼, Section 4, Croton Township (T12N, R11W), Newaygo County, Michigan. The easement area is west of the centerline and measures approximately 660 feet x 33 feet or .5 acres.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/30/2012
2
Comment Period
05/02/2012
3
Decision
10/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Special Use Authorization for a Forest Road and Trails Act EasementDecision Signed Date: 10/09/2012
ForestsHuron-Manistee National Forest
DistrictsBaldwin/White Cloud Ranger District
Special use management