National Forests in Mississippi — Project Detail

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National Forests in Mississippi

R08 Southern · 41 projects · crawled 2026-06-17
In Progress 2 Developing Proposal 16 On Hold 5 Completed 18
Decision Memo 19 Categorical Exclusion 17 Environmental Assessment 5
36 with documents 22 with comments page
Categorical Exclusion · Holly Springs Ranger District · updated 6/15/2026 · decision 11/2026 (Estimated)
Along the north side of County Road 211 in Yalobusha Co., MS. · Yalobusha, Mississippi

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) proposes to amend their existing special use permit to construct a new transmission line in Yalobusha Co., MS. A portion of this line will cross NFS lands.

Special use management
NEPA Start Date
6/2/2026
Finding/Decision Date
Project documents
Katie Hanson-Dorr · katie.c.hanson-dorr@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical ExclusionUSDA-28d-USFS
Categorical Exclusion · Tombigbee Ranger District · updated 6/12/2026
Adjacent to road in sections 2-4 and 10-11 of T 16N, R 11E, Choctaw meridian, in Choctaw County, Mississippi. · Choctaw, Mississippi

Permit amendment to authorize 2.4 miles of buried fiber optic telecommunications cable within existing right-of-way.

Special use management
NEPA Start Date
2/3/2026
Finding/Decision Date
6/12/2026
Katie Hanson-Dorr · katie.c.hanson-dorr@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical ExclusionUSDA-28d-USFS
Decision Signed Date6/12/2026
Categorical Exclusion · Bienville Ranger District · updated 6/8/2026 · decision 11/2026 (Estimated)
Smith County, MS · Smith, Mississippi

Southern Pine Electric Cooperative is seeking authorization for a new Special Use Permit to construct an aerial single-phase distribution power line right-of-way across Bienville National Forest.

Special use management
NEPA Start Date
6/2/2026
Finding/Decision Date
Project documents
Christina Harper · christina.harper@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical ExclusionUSDA-28d-USFS
Categorical Exclusion · Tombigbee Ranger District · updated 6/1/2026
Adjacent to CR 112 and CR 114 in Chickasaw Co., Mississippi · Chickasaw, Mississippi

Amendment of an existing special use permit to construct and operate an additional 5900 ft of waterline

Special use management
NEPA Start Date
2/13/2026
Finding/Decision Date
5/28/2026
Katie Hanson-Dorr · katie.c.hanson-dorr@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical ExclusionUSDA-28d-USFS
Decision Signed Date5/28/2026
Environmental Assessment · De Soto Ranger District · updated 5/28/2026
Camp Shelby, Perry County, MS · Perry, Mississippi

Specially designed standard Automated Army Infantry Platoon Battle Course (IPBC) of permanent construction. Primary facilities include the IPBC, and nine (9) range support structures. Power and/or plumbing would go to any needed structures.

Facility managementSpecial use management
NEPA Start Date
Finding/Decision Date
Project documents
Nicole Taylor · nicole.taylor@usda.gov
Categorical Exclusion · Bienville Ranger District · updated 5/28/2026
Smith County, MS · Smith, Mississippi

Aging recreation facilities and low user visitation contributed to the proposal to withdraw use of the amenities. The facilities proposed for decommissioning are outdated and deteriorated, deeming un-safe for public and administrative use.

Facility managementRecreation management
NEPA Start Date
Finding/Decision Date
Project documents
Christina Harper · christina.harper@usda.gov
Categorical Exclusion · De Soto Ranger District · updated 5/27/2026
Stone County, MS · Stone, Mississippi

AT&T proposes to place a fiber optic cable using directional boring along and adjacent to City Rd. ROW 10x758ft (0.17 ac.) Stone County, Mississippi.T4S R11W and Sections 14

Special use management
NEPA Start Date
Finding/Decision Date
Project documents
Joseph Varnado · joseph.varnado@usda.gov
Bell Access Developing Proposal
Categorical Exclusion · De Soto Ranger District · updated 5/27/2026
Greene County, MS · Greene, Mississippi

Authorize a special use permit to improve and maintain an existing 'woods' road, approx. 1008 feet long and 20 feet wide (0.5 acres), to access private land.

Special use management
NEPA Start Date
Finding/Decision Date
Project documents
Joseph Varnado · joseph.varnado@usda.gov
Double Branch Bridge Replacement Developing Proposal
Categorical Exclusion · De Soto Ranger District · updated 5/27/2026
Forrest County, MS · Forrest, Mississippi

Replace an existing bridge with new structure to meet current bridge standards. Widen right-of-way for construction activities and installation of temporary detour bridge.

Special use management
NEPA Start Date
Finding/Decision Date
Project documents
Joseph Varnado · joseph.varnado@usda.gov
Hubert and Cassie Hitt Access Developing Proposal
Categorical Exclusion · De Soto Ranger District · updated 5/27/2026
Jackson County, MS · Jackson, Mississippi

This proposal is to grant access to private land using an existing, paved, county-maintained road that has been the historic route of access to this property. approximately 0.008 mi ( 40' by 30' width)0.027 ac.

Special use management
NEPA Start Date
Finding/Decision Date
Project documents
Joseph Varnado · joseph.varnado@usda.gov
Hughes Access Developing Proposal
Categorical Exclusion · De Soto Ranger District · updated 5/27/2026
Greene County, MS · Greene, Mississippi

Authorize a special use permit to improve and maintain an existing 'woods' road, approx. 774 feet long and 20 feet wide, for access to private land. Project area .036 ac.

Special use management
NEPA Start Date
Finding/Decision Date
Project documents
Joseph Varnado · joseph.varnado@usda.gov
Myers Access Developing Proposal
Categorical Exclusion · De Soto Ranger District · updated 5/27/2026
Forrest County · Forrest, Mississippi

Authorize a special use permit for improvement and maintenance of an existing 'woods' road, approx. 610 feet long and 20 feet wide, for access to private land. Project acres of .28

Special use management
NEPA Start Date
Finding/Decision Date
Project documents
Joseph Varnado · joseph.varnado@usda.gov
Categorical Exclusion · De Soto Ranger District · updated 5/27/2026
Desoto Ranger District · Forrest; George; Greene; Harrison; Jackson; Perry; Stone, Mississippi

Installation of aerial fiber optic line within the existing aerial powerline right-of-way (ROW). The portion of the project crossing National Forest lands will consist of 251 aerial miles of fiber optic line to be installed on the existing poles.

Special use management
NEPA Start Date
Finding/Decision Date
Project documents
Joseph Varnado · joseph.varnado@usda.gov
Categorical Exclusion · De Soto Ranger District · updated 5/27/2026
Desoto Ranger District · Forrest; George; Harrison; Jackson; Pearl River; Perry; Stone, Mississippi

Singing River Electric Cooperative. All fiber optic lines will utilize existing pole routes with no new routes being constructed. There will be approximately 27 aerial miles of fiber optic line installed on the existing pole routes; 32 acres.

Special use management
NEPA Start Date
Finding/Decision Date
Project documents
Joseph Varnado · joseph.varnado@usda.gov
Categorical Exclusion · Holly Springs Ranger District · updated 5/26/2026
Holly Springs Ranger District, Chickasaw Meridian, T3S, R2E, Section 33 in Benton Co., Mississippi. · Benton, Mississippi

Special Use Permit for an access road to Rolison private property

Special use management
NEPA Start Date
1/13/2026
Finding/Decision Date
2/25/2026
Katie Hanson-Dorr · katie.c.hanson-dorr@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical ExclusionUSDA-28d-USFS
Decision Signed Date2/25/2026
Categorical Exclusion · Holly Springs Ranger District · updated 5/26/2026
North side of Pine Mountain Road in section 12 of T4S, R2W in Marshall Co. · Marshall, Mississippi

Proposal to authorize special use permit to grant access to private property across NFS lands in Marshall Co.

Special use management
NEPA Start Date
2/3/2026
Finding/Decision Date
4/8/2026
Katie Hanson-Dorr · katie.c.hanson-dorr@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical ExclusionUSDA-28d-USFS
Decision Signed Date4/8/2026
Decision Memo · Bienville Ranger District · updated 4/30/2026
T3N, R6E SECTION 10, 11, 12, 13, 14; T3N, R7E SECTION 6, 7; T4N R6E SECTION 11, 12, 13, 14, 23, 24; T4N R7E SECTION 3, 5, 8, 17, 25, 26, 29, 31, 35, 36; T4N R8E SECTION 7, 32; T5N R7E SECTION 32. · Smith, Mississippi

Bay Springs/TEC/Fiber Smith is requesting to amend and add new installation to the existing permit authorization. The proposed project will be funded by the National Tele-communication and Information Administration (NTIA) program

Special use management
Scoping Start
04/11/2025
Decision
08/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Christina Harper · christina.harper@usda.gov
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
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Davis Lake Waterline Replacement Developing Proposal
Categorical Exclusion · Tombigbee Ranger District · updated 3/13/2026 · decision 9/2026 (Estimated)
Davis Lake Recreation Area · Chickasaw, Mississippi

Replacement of approximately 2500 ft of existing waterline that supplies potable water to Davis Lake Recreation Area

Facility managementRecreation management
NEPA Start Date
3/12/2026
Finding/Decision Date
Katie Hanson-Dorr · katie.c.hanson-dorr@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical ExclusionUSDA-44d-USFS
Environmental Assessment · Bienville Ranger District · updated 1/12/2026
This project analysis area will encompass the Bienville National Forest in stands where the Jackson Prairie and Woodland intersects Forest Service lands. · Jasper; Scott; Smith, Mississippi

The Bienville National Forest is proposing a restoration and maintenance project for the Jackson Prairie and Woodland ecological system on National Forest System land in Scott, Smith, and Jasper Counties.

Special area managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)
Scoping Start
02/24/2022
Comment Period
01/2026 (Estimated)
Objection Period Start
01/2026 (Estimated)
Decision
02/2026 (Estimated)
Implementation
02/2026 (Estimated)
Project documents
Christopher Locke · Christopher.Locke@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Bienville Ranger District · updated 1/12/2026
Scott County, Mississippi in Sections 34 in Township 5 North, Range 8 East. · Smith, Mississippi

Mr. Kerry M. Boykin has requested a special use permit to cross National Forests System land using gated Forest Service Road 570 for access to his private property in Scott County, Mississippi.

Special use management
Scoping Start
05/12/2025
Decision
12/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Christina Harper · christina.harper@usda.gov
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
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Bienville Ranger District · updated 12/4/2025
Township 6 North, Range 8 East in Section 19 in Scott County, Mississippi · Smith, Mississippi

Mr. Thomas C. Reid has requested a special use permit for access across gated Forest Service Road 566B to his 80-acre private properties.

Special use management
Scoping Start
05/12/2025
Decision
08/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Christina Harper · christina.harper@usda.gov
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
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · Homochitto Ranger District · updated 9/9/2025
Approximately 138,000 acres across the Homochitto National Forest. · Adams; Amite; Franklin; Jefferson; Lincoln; Wilkinson, Mississippi

Vegetation management of pine-dominated ecosystems across the Forest, including forest health, longleaf restoration, and habitat management.

Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management
Scoping Start
03/08/2023
Comment Period
09/06/2023
Objection Period Start
06/20/2025
Decision
08/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Bill Meriwether · william.meriwether@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityHfra Title I: Wildland-Urban Interface; Hfra Title I: Threats To Ecosystem Components (Such As Insect Or Disease Epidemics)
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) HFRA
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Green)
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Bienville Ranger District · updated 8/28/2025
The project area is located in Newton County in T5N R10E Section 27-28 and in Jasper County, MS in T4N R10E Section 3. · Jasper; Newton, Mississippi

Bay Springs Telephone Company/TEC/Delta Fiber is requesting to amend an existing authorization to install aerial fiber optic on existing Southern Pine Electric power poles within an existing right-of-way.

Special use management
Scoping Start
04/28/2025
Decision
08/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Christina Harper · cnharper@fs.fed.us
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
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Bienville Ranger District · updated 8/28/2025
The project area is in the lot south of Moore Fire Tower (32.3239336, -89.5055884) off Moore Tower Road in Section 32, Township 6 N, Range 8 E of Scott County, MS · Scott, Mississippi

Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks is requesting a special use permit to construct an 84x30X16 metal open-pole shed for heavy equipment storage at the Caney Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Headquarter.

Special use management
Scoping Start
04/11/2025
Decision
08/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Christopher Locke · Christopher.Locke@usda.gov
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
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
CSMS Cache Sites Completed
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 8/6/2025
Sites will be in various locations along roads in the Camp Shelby Special Use area. · Forrest; Perry, Mississippi

7th SFG proposes to use 12 temporary 4'x2'x4' cache sites during semiannual training evalutions. Sites will be prepped prior to training exercises and restored immediatelly afterwards.

Special use management
Scoping Start
02/21/2025
Decision
07/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Nicole Taylor · Nicole.Taylor@usda.gov
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
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Holly Springs Ranger District · updated 6/26/2025
Located along CR 225, approximately 1 mile north of the intersection of CR 225 and US Hwy 278, in Lafayette Co., MS. · Lafayette, Mississippi

Special use permit for installation of a waterline across NFS lands in Lafayette Co., MS.

Special use management
Scoping Start
01/13/2025
Decision
06/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Katie Hanson-Dorr · katie.c.hanson-dorr@usda.gov
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
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHolly Springs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 8S, Range 2W, Sec. 34
Decision Memo · National Forests In Mississippi All Units · updated 6/25/2025
Project will include the entire Delta National Forest in Sharkey County. · Sharkey, Mississippi

Promote forest health and sustainability of bottomland hardwood habitat for waterfowl and other associated forest wetland-dependent species.

Wildlife, fish, rare plantsForest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management
Scoping Start
07/2025 (Estimated)
Decision
10/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Brian Rudd · brian.rudd@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDelta Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · National Forests In Mississippi All Units · updated 6/25/2025
National Forest lands in Mississippi. · Adams; Amite; Benton; Chickasaw; Choctaw; Copiah; Forrest; Franklin; George; Greene; Harrison; Jackson; Jasper; Jefferson; Jones; Lafayette; Lincoln; Marshall; Newton; Oktibbeha; Pearl River; Perry; Pontotoc; Scott; Sharkey; Smith; Stone; Tippah; Union; Wayne; Wilkinson; Winston; Yalobusha, Mississippi

Project will address and minimize the effects from nonnative invasive secies and problematic native species; manage forested ecosystems and associated communities to maintain and restore composition.

Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementWatershed managementRoad management
Scoping Start
07/2025 (Estimated)
Comment Period
08/2025 (Estimated)
11/2025 (Estimated)
Decision
12/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2026 (Estimated)
Project documents
Brian Rudd · brian.rudd@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special Authority2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions
Notice and Comment Regulation2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Watershed Improvements
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsNational Forests In Mississippi All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Bienville Ranger District · updated 6/20/2025
Thirty-five-acre tract of National Forest land located in the southwest corner of Township 6 North, Range 8 East of Section 22 in Scott County, MS. · Scott, Mississippi

Proposal to conduct a geotechnical survey on an approximately 35-acre tract of National Forest land.

Minerals and geologyLand ownership managementResearch
Scoping Start
04/09/2024
Decision
06/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Christina Harper · christina.harper@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityLand Use Adjustments; Facility Improvements/Construction; Research And Development
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 6 North, Range 8 East of Section 22 in Scott County, MS
Decision Memo · Holly Springs Ranger District · updated 6/3/2025
Located within Puskus Lake Recreation Area, approximately 2 miles north of the intersection of MS Hwy 30 and CR 2089. · Lafayette, Mississippi

Removal of old facilities in poor condition that are no longer needed. Includes 2 pit toilets and stairs, tool shed, water spigots, and capping and removal of a decommissioned well.

Recreation managementFacility management
Scoping Start
10/03/2024
Decision
06/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Katie Hanson-Dorr · katie.c.hanson-dorr@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Facility Maintenance
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHolly Springs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT7S, R1W, Sec. 30-31, and T7S, R2W, Sec. 25 and 36, Chickasaw Meridian
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 11/11/2023
Black Creek, upstream from Fairley Bridge Road; north of existing right-of-way. · Perry, Mississippi

Relocate a section of natural gas pipeline that has become exposed due to erosion along the banks of Black Creek. New r/w 50' wide, with add'l 25' temp work space needed. Directional bore under Black Creek. Rehabilitation of abandoned r/w.

Special use management
Scoping Start
05/28/2014
Decision
10/2019 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2019 (Estimated)
Project documents
Alan Oglesbee · alan.oglesbee@usda.gov
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
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 27, T1S, R10W
Moody Access On Hold
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 11/11/2023
West of DeWitt Carter Road. · Forrest, Mississippi

Access to private property using an existing driveway.

Special use management
Scoping Start
06/18/2019
Decision
04/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Alan Oglesbee · alan.oglesbee@usda.gov
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
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 8, Township 2 North, Range 12 West, Forrest county, MS, St. Stephens meridian.
Murray Access On Hold
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 11/11/2023
West of Cable Bridge Road. · Stone, Mississippi

Provide access to private property using an existing closed road and a short segment of new construction.

Special use management
Scoping Start
06/18/2019
Decision
04/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Alan Oglesbee · alan.oglesbee@usda.gov
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
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 26, Township 3 South, Range 10 West, Stone County, MS, St. Stephens Meridian
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 9/18/2023
North of Austin Anderson Road · Perry, Mississippi

Authorize a special use permit to improve and maintain an existing 'woods' road, approx. 1008 feet long and 20 feet wide (0.5ac.), for access to private land.

Special use management
Scoping Start
12/30/2022
Decision
10/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Alan Oglesbee · alan.oglesbee@usda.gov
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
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 34, T2N, R9W
Bernard Access On Hold
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 9/18/2023
East of Lee Town Road · Pearl River, Mississippi

Authorize a special use permit to construct and maintain a new road, approx. 1200 feet long and 20 feet wide, to access private land. The new road would be located within an existing powerline corridor.

Special use management
Scoping Start
03/2022 (Estimated)
Decision
06/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
Alan Oglesbee · alan.oglesbee@usda.gov
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
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 11, T1S, R14W
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 2/11/2022
De Soto Ranger District - George, Greene & Perry counties · George; Greene; Perry, Mississippi

Authorize continued operation of telecommunication lines.

Special use management
Scoping Start
02/06/2020
Decision
02/2022 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2021 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · rebecca.ladnier@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(11)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Area Management
Decision Decided Date02/11/2022
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · De Soto Ranger District · updated 3/17/2020
The designated Black Creek Wild and Scenic River is located within the De Soto Ranger District,between Moody's Landing and Fairley Bridge Landing of the 1/4-mile wide Black Creek Corridor Scenic Area. · Perry, Mississippi

The National Forests in Mississippi proposes to establish a river corridor boundary and the preparation of a Comprehensive River Management Plan (CRMP) for the 21 mile Black Creek Wild and Scenic River.

Land management planningRecreation managementHeritage resource managementSpecial area managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)Special use management
Scoping Start
03/2020 (Estimated)
Comment Period
03/2020 (Estimated)
Objection Period Start
08/2020 (Estimated)
Decision
11/2020 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2020 (Estimated)
Project documents
Chandra Roberts · chandra.roberts@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityPlan Creation/Revision; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Heritage Resource Management; Trail Management; Special Area Management; Scenery Management; Wilderness Management
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 6/6/2016
Approximately 5 miles south of Beaumont, MS. · Perry, Mississippi

Directionally drill a new well on the existing production location for USA 15-2, 15-3, 15-5 & 15-6. No additional surface area will be needed and no pits will be dug.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
09/21/2015
Decision
06/2016 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2016 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityOil
Decision Decided Date06/06/2016
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 9/22/2014
Approximately 7 miles southeast of New Augusta, MS. · Perry, Mississippi

Petro Harvester Operating Company proposes to drill a new well on an existing location that currently contains three additional wells. No additional surface disturbance will be required.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
06/09/2014
Decision
09/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityOil
Decision Decided Date09/22/2014
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec. 10, T2N, R10W, St. Stephens Meridian
Decision Memo · De Soto Ranger District · updated 9/22/2014
Approximately 6 miles south of New Augusta, MS, east of State Highway 29. · Perry, Mississippi

Petro Harvester Operating Company proposes to drill a new oil well on an existing location that currently contains three additional wells. No additional surface disturbance will be required.

Minerals and geology
Scoping Start
06/09/2014
Decision
09/2014 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2014 (Estimated)
Project documents
Rebecca Ladnier · reladnier@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityOil
Decision Decided Date09/22/2014
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec. 20, T2N, R10W, St. Stephens Meridian