Decision Memo Completed

Shelter Cove ROW

Tongass National Forest Ketchikan Gateway, Alaska Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District

Removal of trees 150 feet from Shelter Cove Road centerline south in AK State DOT Sec 4407 ROW easement between Salt Creek bridge and junction of Coon Cove Road, about 2 miles of road.

Location

About 15 miles NE of Ketchikan, AK along Shelter Cove Road within DOT&PF's 4407 easement (150 feet from road centerline, between Salt Creek bridge and junction of Coon Cove Road, about 2 miles.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/14/2023
2
Decision
08/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (23), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(23)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Special Products Sales; Road Maintenance; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green)
Shelter Cove Road Right-of-wayDecision Signed Date: 08/23/2023
ForestsTongass National Forest
DistrictsKetchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 8, 16, 17, 21, and 22. T73S, R92E, Copper River Meridian
Road managementForest products