Decision Memo Completed

Issuance of a New Special Use Authorization for Air Force Ground Water Monitoring Wells

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

The Forest Service proposes to issue a new special use permit to the United States Air Force for a 30-year period to replace a permit expiring 12/31/2015. 131 ground water monitoring wells are placed as part of a ground water remediation project

Location

From Oscoda, Michigan follow County Road F41 northwesterly approximately 1 mile to Perimeter Road. Turn west onto Perimeter Road and travel approximately 1 mile to the project area.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/30/2015
2
Decision
01/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2016 (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
Issuance of a New Special Use Authorization for Air Force Ground Water Monitoring WellsDecision Signed Date: 01/06/2016
ForestsHuron-Manistee National Forest
DistrictsHuron Shores Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT24N R9E Sections 29, 30, 31 & 32, Iosco County, Michigan
Special use management