Decision Memo Developing Proposal

2025 Watersmeet Ranger District Roads Special Use Permit Proposal Project

Ottawa National Forest Gogebic, Michigan Watersmeet Ranger District

To Use a maintain a road on NFS lands in order to access private property.

Location

Project 1)A non-system road at the end of Fire Tower Road. Project 2) FR 4507 near Burnt Dam Campground

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/2025 (Estimated)
2
Decision
11/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2025 (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 ActivityRoad Maintenance
ForestsOttawa National Forest
DistrictsWatersmeet Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management