Environmental Assessment Cancelled

West Fork of Greenbrier Rail With Trail Development

Monongahela National Forest Pocahontas; Randolph, West Virginia Monongahela National Forest All Units

Grant the West Virginia State Rail Authority a long-term easement and authorization to return 27.2 miles of railroad right-of-way to active railroad status, and construct a parallel 21-mile trail segment.

Location

27.2 miles of railroad right-of-way from Durbin to Elk River Junction, WV.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/16/2014
2
Comment Period
10/16/2014
3
Objection Period Start
09/2015 (Estimated)
4
Decision
12/2015 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
04/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Trail Management
ForestsMonongahela National Forest
DistrictsGreenbrier Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use managementRecreation management