Decision Memo Completed

Iosco Exploration Path Phase I

Huron-Manistee National Forests Iosco, Michigan Huron Shores Ranger District

Approve a hard surface path, 10' tread width and 14' clearing limit, previously approved as the AuSable Township Sidewalk to Oscoda Schools. The Forest proposes to work with Iosco County to provide a nonmotorized path parallel to River Road.

Location

A 14' clearing limit for a hard surfaced path south of the River Road right-of-way between Grass Lake Road and Oscoda Schools, 1.5 miles west of US-23.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/01/2019
2
Decision
04/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1); 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management; Travel Management
Iosco Exploration Path Phase IDecision Signed Date: 04/22/2019
ForestsHuron-Manistee National Forest
DistrictsHuron Shores Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionParallel to the north section line of Section 5, T23N R9E, AuSable Township, Iosco County, Michigan
Recreation managementSpecial use management