Decision Memo Completed

Wisconsin Central Railroad Special Use Reissue

Ottawa National Forest Ontonagon, Michigan Ottawa National Forest All Units

Wisconsin Central, LTD, a subsidiary of Canadian National Railroad, has requested to continue to operate and maintain a standard gauge railroad across Forest System lands.

Location

The segment of railroad across Forest system lands begins 1 mile east of Bergland, MI and runs 6.3 miles to the north and east.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/31/2014
2
Decision
08/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Wisconsin Central Railroad Special Use ReissueDecision Signed Date: 08/10/2015
ForestsOttawa National Forest
DistrictsBergland Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT49N R42W Sections 1,11,12,14,15,27,28,34
Special use management