Decision Memo Completed

Monkey Hollow Doser Project

Wayne National Forest Hocking, Ohio Athens Ranger District

This project would improve the water quality in Monday Creek by reducing the AMD load in Monkey Hollow. The proposal is to issue a special use permit to the ODNR to put a limestone doser on national forest land in Monkey Hollow.

Location

Section 26 of Ward Twp in Hocking County. The site is approximately 1 mile southeast of Carbon Hill and approximately 3 miles northwest of Nelsonville off of SR-278.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/22/2013
2
Comment Period
08/22/2013
3
Decision
10/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
12/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
Monkey Hollow Doser ProjectDecision Signed Date: 10/17/2013 Legal Notice Date: 10/25/2013
ForestsWayne National Forest
DistrictsAthens Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 26 of Ward Township, T13N, R15W
Watershed management