Decision Memo Completed

2021 North Zone Special Use Permits Authorization

Ottawa National Forest Houghton; Ontonagon, Michigan Kenton Ranger District

Proposal to issue three new Special Use Permits to separate private landowners to access their private property across National Forest land using existing and new travel ways. Permits would set terms/conditions for use up to 10 years starting in 2021

Location

Walton Crk-T47N R37W Sections 26 and 35, Houghton Cty. FR1750-T50N R36W Section 21, Houghton Cty. FR2210-I-T48N R35W Sections: 6, 18, and 19, Houghton Cty.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/01/2020
2
Decision
11/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2021 (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
2021 North Zone Special Use Permits AuthorizationDecision Signed Date: 11/04/2021
ForestsOttawa National Forest
DistrictsKenton Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management