Categorical Exclusion Developing Proposal

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Special Use Permit Request

National Forests in Florida Lake, Florida National Forests in Florida

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical university is requesting a special use permit to develop and manage a runway safety zone , add fencing, and reroute a portion of forest road 77.1.1B and fire line admin road 42 for the operation of a privately held airstrip.

Location

The project area is located within the Lake Woodruff, Florida United States Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle in Sections 7, 37 and 38, Township 17 South, Range 29 East in Lake County, Florida

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
3/17/2026
2
Finding/Decision Date

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionTVA 31 (18 CFR Appendix A to Subpart C of Part 1318(31)); USDA-28d-USFS; USDA-46d-USFS
Special use management