Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)

Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 01/01/2016 to 03/31/2016 Huron-Manistee National Forest This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact. Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact

Huron-Manistee National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R9 - Eastern Region Mio/Harrisville/Tawas - - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Patricia Thompson MichCon Consolidation and 989-826-3252 Reissuance of Gas Pipeline [email protected] Authorization Description: Reissuance of special use authorization and consolidation of existing gas pipeline rights-of-way (ROW), use and CE maintenance in Alcona, Iosco, Ogemaw, and Oscoda Counties in the Huron-Manistee National Forests Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsm8_046426.pdf Location: UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District, Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona, Iosco, Ogemaw, Oscoda. LEGAL - Sec. 30-31, T28N, R9E in Alcona Cnty; sec. 1,2, & 10, T23N, R8E in Iosco Cnty; sec. 6 & 7, T24N, R3E in Ogemaw Cnty:sec. 6, 7, 18, 19, 29, 30, 31, & 32, T25N, R3E and sec 31,T 26N, R3E in Oscoda Cnty. ROW are located along F-41, 6 miles north of Lincoln, MI in Alocna Cnty; along S River Rd and SW from Foot Site Village in Iosco Cnty; along M-33 inOscoda & Ogemaw Counties.

Huron-Manistee National Forest Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R9 - Eastern Region District) Big Jackson Project - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:01/2017 01/2017 Kristopher Kovar EA - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Est. Scoping Start 01/2016 662-285-3264 x26 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* - Forest products - Fuels management - Road management Description: Treatment of 3,300 acres including: aspen clearcut, opening creation/maintenance, jack pine treatments, oak shelterwood overstory removal, savanna restoration, red/jack pine thinning, prescribed burning, recreation mgmnt. &transportation mgmnt. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48258 Location: UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Newaygo. LEGAL - T15N, R13W, Sec 1, 12, and 13; T15N, R12W, Sec 3 - 10, 16, and 17; T16N, R12W, Sec 28, and 31 %u2013 34 in Newaygo County MI. T15N, R13W, Sec 1, 12, and 13; T15N, R12W, Sec 3 - 10, 16, and 17; T16N, R12W, Sec 28, and 31 %u2013 34 in Newaygo County, Michigan. Merrill, Monroe and Home Townships, Newaygo County, Michigan.

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Huron-Manistee National Forest Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R9 - Eastern Region District) Bigelow-Newaygo Project - Recreation management Completed Actual: 09/30/2015 09/2015 Mark Herberger EA - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants 231-723-2211 ext3109 [email protected] *UPDATED* - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Road management Description: Manage stands of oak, pine, and existing openings to enhance habitat diversity by managing for areas with unique ecological characteristics, such as prairie, grass, and savanna habitats, for the benefit of rare and endangered plant and animal species Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44135 Location: UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Mecosta, Montcalm, Newaygo. LEGAL - T13N,R10W,Sec 30; T12N,R10W,Sec 20; T12N,R11W,Sec 13,30,31; T12N,R12W, Sec 1-4,8-10,25- 27,34-36; T13N,R11W,Sec 30-32; T13N,R12W,Sec 22,23,27,34,35. Aetna Township, Mecosta County; Reynolds Township, Montcalm County; Croton, Brooks, Big Prairie, Everett Townships, Newaygo County, Michigan. Cedar Creek Angler Trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2016 06/2016 Diane Walker CE - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Scoping Start 09/30/2015 231-745-4631 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Construct a foot path to provide walk-in angler access to Cedar Creek. The trail will be approximately 1,000 feet and will be constructed from the end of FR9844. It will provide a gradual transition from the upland to the stream. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47903 Location: UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Muskegon. LEGAL - Not Applicable. SW1/4 Section 8, Cedar Creek Township (T11N R15W), Muskegon County.

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Huron-Manistee National Forest Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R9 - Eastern Region District) Chase Red Pine Fuels Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:05/2016 06/2016 Kristopher Kovar EA - Forest products Scoping Start 02/09/2015 231-745-4631 [email protected] *UPDATED* - Vegetation management Est. Comment Period Public (other than forest products) Notice 01/2016 - Fuels management - Road management Description: A total of 4,705 acres are proposed. The treatments include: aspen clearcut, fuelbreaks, opening creation/maintenance, jack pine treatments, oak shelterwood/savanna, red/white pine thinning, prescribed burns, and transportation system activities. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46271 Location: UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Lake, Newaygo. LEGAL - T18N, R12W, Sec 36; T17N, R12W, Sec 1, 12, 14, 15, 20, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 32, 33, 34, 35 and 36; T17N, R11W, Sec 6 in Lake County, Michigan; and T16N, R12W, Sec 4 in Newaygo County, Michigan. Chase, Cherry Valley, Yates Townships, Lake County and Home Township, Newaygo County, Michigan. Fryling Driveway Construction - Special use management Completed Actual: 10/23/2015 10/2015 Katie Racey CE 231-745-4631 ex 3138 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Mr. Fryling wishes to construct a driveway to access his private property across approximately 369 feet of Forest Service lands. His neighbors have denied access across their property. He is requesting a 12 foot wide road. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46823 Location: UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Newaygo. LEGAL - Newaygo County, Merrill Township, T15N R13W, Section 21. Newaygo County, Merrill Township, T15N R13W, Section 21. Pere Marquette National Scenic - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2017 05/2017 Kathy Bietau River - River Access and Bank - Special area management Est. Scoping Start 02/2016 231-745-4631 Stabilization Projects - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants [email protected] EA - Watershed management *NEW LISTING* Description: The purpose of the project is to implement the management actions from the 2008 Pere Marquette River Management Plan for Lower Branch Bridge, Logmark, and Maple Leaf recreation sites and to complete riparian restoration and stabilization activities. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48386 Location: UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Mason. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Pere Marquette River corridor from Lower Branch Bridge to Maple Leaf access sites. Activities focus on the area around Lower Branch, Logmark, and Maple Leaf in Branch Twp.,Mason County.

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Huron-Manistee National Forest Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R9 - Eastern Region District) Sauble River Bridge - Recreation management Completed Actual: 12/14/2015 06/2016 Kathy Bietau Replacement - North Country 231-745-4631 Trail [email protected] CE Description: Remove the existing bridge over the Sauble River and replace it with a Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) material. *UPDATED* Location is the same as the existing bridge on the North Country Trail. Bridge will be 4' wide x 85' long. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47480 Location: UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. W1/2, Section 11, T19N R14W, Sauble Township, Lake County, Michigan. Sled Dog Recreation Events - Recreation management Completed Actual: 10/24/2015 01/2016 Kathy Bietau 2016-2020 231-745-4631 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Great Lakes Sled Dog Association and Mid-Union Sled Haulers are proposing to conduct 1-2 events each, on National Forest lands for the next five (5) years (2016-2020) on the Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47490 Location: UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Sweetwater Nonmotorized Winter Trail System located in Sweetwater Township, Section 21-23, 25-28, and Webber Township, Section 29, 30, and 32, Lake County, Michigan. Wood Private Road Permit - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2016 03/2016 Diane Walker CE Scoping Start 12/17/2015 231-745-4631 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Forest has received an application from Michael and Nancy Wood for legal access, year-round use, and maintenance of an existing road. A special use permit would be issued to the Woods that provides long-term legal access across National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48384 Location: UNIT - Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Newaygo. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Use of two parts of the road would be authorized: SW1/4 SW1/4, Section 30 and SE1/4SW1/4, Section 31, Home Township (T16N R12W), Newaygo County.

Huron-Manistee National Forest Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R9 - Eastern Region District)

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Huron-Manistee National Forest Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R9 - Eastern Region District) 2016 Wildlife Habitat - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:03/2016 03/2016 Patrick Laarman Improvement Project Scoping Start 12/30/2015 231-723-2211 ext. CE 3138 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Improve existing openings to provide food and cover for a variety of wildlife species, reduce encroaching tree saplings, and promote native vegetation. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48453 Location: UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Wexford. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T23N, R12W, Section 26, Springville Township, Wexford County. Ace Communications - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Mark Herberger CE 231-723-2211 [email protected] Description: Reissue a new 20-year permit to maintain telephone lines, consisting of underground conduit, wire, and splicing stations. Location: UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - T21N,R10W,Sec 19,30; T21N,R11W,Sec 14,21,22,26,29,30; T21N,R12W,Sec 15,16,19-21,27,28,33,34; T22N,R12W,Sec 26,27,35; T23N,R11W,Sec 22,26; T23N,R12W,Sec 23,28,30-33; T21N,R13W,Sec 2,11,25,35. Cherry Grove, Henderson, South Branch, Slagle, Antioch, Springville Townships, Wexford County; Norman Township(E), Manistee County, Michigan. Basin Pipeline, LLC Permit - Special use management Completed Actual: 12/17/2015 01/2016 Kathy Bietau Reissue 231-745-4631 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Reissue a 20-year permit to Basin Pipeline, LLC for the purpose of maintaining an existing underground sour gas pipeline. Project involves maintaining an 8" pipeline, 50' wide, 132' long, and 48" under and along Forest Trail Road. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47430 Location: UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Mason. LEGAL - Not Applicable. SW1/4, Section 13, T20N R17W, Grant East Township, Mason County, Michigan.

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Huron-Manistee National Forest Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R9 - Eastern Region District) Cadillac Winter Promotions - Special use management Completed Actual: 11/12/2015 12/2015 Katie Racey Groomer Barn Addition 231-745-4631 ex 3138 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Cadillac Winter Promotions, an FS partner who grooms snowmobile trails on FS lands, is requesting an addition to their existing storage barn, so they can store all their grooming equipment inside. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47635 Location: UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Wexford. LEGAL - Dickson Township, T22N R14W, Section 4, Manistee County, Michigan. Dickson Township, T22N R14W, Section 4, Manistee County, Michigan. Cherryland Electric - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2016 08/2016 Kathy Bietau CE Scoping Start 02/19/2014 231-745-4631 [email protected] Description: Reissue an expired permit for the maintenance of both buried and overhead electric distribution lines across National Forest System lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42712 Location: UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - T22N, R13W, Sections 4,8,9,15,16; T22N, R14W, Sections 10-12,22,24,28-30. Dickson Township, East and West, Manistee, Michigan.

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Huron-Manistee National Forest Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R9 - Eastern Region District) Double Nickel Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:09/2016 10/2016 Mark Herberger EA - Forest products Scoping Start 01/23/2015 (231) 723-2211 [email protected] *UPDATED* - Vegetation management Est. Comment Period Public (other than forest products) Notice 02/2016 - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management Description: Red and jack pine, aspen, and hardwood harvesting; wildlife habitat improvements, including upland opening maintenance and creation; savanna creation, prescribed burns, and NNIP control; aquatic habitat improvement; and, road system improvements. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46217 Location: UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee, Mason. LEGAL - T22N, R15W, S 19-36; T22N, R14W, S 28-33; T21N, R16W, S 1, 9-12; T21N, R14W, S 4-9; T21N, R15W, S 1-12, 17-22, 27-34, and T21N, R16W, S 13-16, 21-28, 33-36; T20N, R15W, S 4-5. Brown Township, Dickson Township, Manistee Township, Norman Township, Stronach Township, Manistee County, Michigan. Meade Township, Mason County, Michigan. Frontier Communications Pole - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Katie Racey Purchase Amendment 231-745-4631 ex 3138 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Frontier have purchased ownership of 33 existing poles, already located on Forest Service lands, from Great Lakes Energy. They wish to have their existing permit amended to include these 33 poles. No ground disturbing activities will occur. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46658 Location: UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Mason. LEGAL - Mason County, T20N R18W sections 35 and 36. Mason County, T20N R18W sections 35 and 36. Grasman Property Access - Special use management In Progress: Expected:02/2016 02/2016 Katie Racey Road Permit Scoping Start 09/28/2015 231-745-4631 ex 3138 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Mr. Grassman wishes to obtain a permit to legally access his private property, using Forest Road 8397 and a short unnamed driveway. No ground disturbing activities or major vegetation removal will occur. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47823 Location: UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Mason. LEGAL - Mason County, Meade township, T20N R15W, Section 8. Mason County, Meade township, T20N R15W, Section 8.

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Huron-Manistee National Forest Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R9 - Eastern Region District) Great Lakes Energy - Special use management Completed Actual: 12/03/2015 12/2015 Mark Herberger Amendment 2 231-723-2211 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Amend permit to combine GL Energy's permits across the Manistee NF and reissue Cadillac Manistee portion for a 30-year term (continued operation of electric distribution lines). Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39688 Location: UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Wexford, Lake, Manistee, Mason. LEGAL - Wexford, Manistee, Lake, Mason Counties, Michigan. 44.3 acres in Wexford, Manistee, Lake, and Mason counties. Great Lakes Energy Irons Road - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2016 03/2016 Katie Racey CE Scoping Start 12/03/2015 231-745-4631 ex 3138 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Construction of a new buried electrical transmission line along the west side of Irons Road, to be installed via plowing. The line will provide electrical service to nearby private property. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48181 Location: UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - Manistee County, Eden Township, T21N R14W, Section 19. Manistee County, Eden township, T21N R14W, Section 19. Great Lakes Energy Rebuild - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2016 01/2016 Katie Racey Project. Permit Amendment 3 Scoping Start 05/22/2014 231-745-4631 ex 3138 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Realignment of existing buried powerline. Existing deteriorated line, 2500' of buried line through wooded area between 12 Mile Rd and Michael Rd, will be abandoned in place. New buried line will be along Seaman Rd and Sand Lake Dr. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44480 Location: UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - T21N, R13W, Section 31. Norman Township, Manistee County, Michigan.

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Huron-Manistee National Forest Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R9 - Eastern Region District) High Bridge North Country Trail - Recreation management Completed Actual: 09/23/2015 01/2016 Mark Herberger Reroute 231-723-2211 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Relocate existing trail away from eroding bank along the Big Manistee River. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37612 Location: UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - T22N, R14W, Section 28, NW 1/4; Dickson West Township, Manistee County, Michigan. East of Highbridge Road on the north bank of the Big Manistee River. Kidd Private Property Access - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2016 04/2016 Katie Racey Road Scoping Start 09/28/2015 231-745-4631 ex 3138 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Mr. and Mrs. Kidd wish to construct a road across Forest lands to access their private property. They wish to use an old administrative road for part of the distance, but the last leg will require new construction. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47633 Location: UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - Manistee County, Dickson township, T22N R13W, Section 26. Manistee County, Dickson township, T22N R13W, Section 26. Little River Band of Ottawa - Special use management Completed Actual: 11/12/2015 01/2016 Kathy Bietau Indians Lake Sturgeon Rearing 231-745-4631 Station [email protected] CE Description: Partner with the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians to support holding ponds for the purpose of rearing Lake *UPDATED* Sturgeon fry. A 2" hose and would lie across 150' of Forest land, with a pump and electric line to provide water from the Manistee River. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47424 Location: UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - Not Applicable. N1/2 SE1/4, Section 20, T22N R15W, Brown Township, Manistee County. Rainbow Bend Access Site.

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Huron-Manistee National Forest Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R9 - Eastern Region District) Malicke Access - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2016 01/2016 Paul Salvatore CE Scoping Start 12/15/2015 231-775-5023 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Approval of use of Level 2 road not open to the public. Use authorized is for access to private land. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48260 Location: UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Wexford. LEGAL - NE Section 23, T23N, R12W, Michigan Meridian. Wexford County. Martin Marietta Brine Pipeline - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2016 06/2016 Katie Racey Construction Scoping Start 05/07/2015 231-745-4631 ex 3138 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] *UPDATED* Notice 03/2016 Description: Construction of a new brine pipeline, and construction of a temporary access road to allow equipment to access the construction site. Removal of a gate that is no longer needed. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46659 Location: UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Mason. LEGAL - Mason County, Grand Township, T20N, R17W, Sec. 26 and 27. Mason County, Grand Township, T20N, R17W, Sec. 26 and 27. Martin Marietta Brine Pipeline - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2016 04/2016 Katie Racey Permit Reissue Scoping Start 04/07/2015 231-745-4631 ex 3138 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Renewal of a permit for existing brine pipelines on Forest Service lands on the Manistee/Cadillac district. Lines are already in place and have been for many years. The current network consists of 7.33 miles and 27.10 acres in Mason County. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46691 Location: UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Mason. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various locations on Forest Service land in Mason County.

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Huron-Manistee National Forest Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R9 - Eastern Region District) North Country Trail Relay - Special use management Completed Actual: 11/17/2015 11/2015 Kathy Bietau Recreation Event 231-745-4631 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: A running relay race on the North Country Trail from Uppers River Road to Bowman Bridge Campground. Event is proposed for the second Saturday in June from 5:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 2016-2020. All activity takes place on existing and designated trails. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47404 Location: UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Lake, Manistee, Mason. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Race starts on National Forest lands in NE1/4 T23N, R13W, Section 13 at Upper River Trailhead and follows the North Country Trail south to Bowman Bridge Campground, T18N, R14W, Section 2, Lake County. Pine River Stream Bank - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2016 05/2016 Kathy Bietau Erosion Project Est. Scoping Start 01/2016 231-745-4631 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Place filter cloth on eroded stream bank and use a helicopter to place 50-100 trees on the slope. Revegetate after trees are in place. Location: UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - Not Applicable. NW1/4 Section 22, T21N R13W, Manistee County, Michigan. Red Zone Project - Forest products Completed Actual: 12/08/2015 01/2016 Barbara Heidel EA - Vegetation management 231-723-2211 [email protected] *UPDATED* (other than forest products) Description: The proposed activity includes approximately 3,666 acres of thinning of red pine plantations. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45317 Location: UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Wexford, Lake. LEGAL - T21N,R12W,Sec 2,5; T21N,R10W,Sec 10,17,19,27,29-34; T21N,R11W,Sec 3,4,9-15,22,29,32; T21N,R12W,Sec 25,33,36; T22N,R11W,Sec 5,6,15,16,20-23,26-29,32-35; T22N,R12W,Sec 11; T23N,R11W,Sec23. Lake County-North Newkirk Township; Wexford County-Cherry Grove, Henderson, South Branch, Boon, Slagle, and Antioch Townships, Michigan.

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Huron-Manistee National Forest Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R9 - Eastern Region District) Tippy South - Recreation management Completed Actual: 12/08/2015 01/2016 Richard Corner EA - Watershed management 231-775-5023-8732 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Stabilize banks at heavily eroded sites using a combination of rock, wood, and other native materials. Revegetate bare soils using native seeds and plants. Design and construct a low maintenance trail system that accesses the river. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45808 Location: UNIT - Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Manistee. LEGAL - T20N, R14W, Section 36. The Project Area is located along the south bank of the Manistee River in the first mile downstream of Tippy Dam.

Huron-Manistee National Forest Huron Shores Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region 06 Freel Private Road Permit - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:01/2016 01/2016 Patricia Thompson Project - Special use management Scoping Start 10/20/2015 989-826-3252 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Huron-Manistee National Forests received an application from the Freel family for legal access, year-round use and maintenance of an existing user-created route across National Forest System lands on the Tawas Ranger District (Huron Shores). Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47977 Location: UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - Not Applicable. From Lumberman's Monument go S 1.5 miles on Monument to FSR 4101, then east approx. 5.5 miles to the intersection with Wilber Road then N approx. 1 mile to the unmarked two-track.

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Huron-Manistee National Forest Huron Shores Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region FDR 2145 and FDR 4543 Road - Road management On Hold N/A N/A Kari Vanderheuel Closure Project 989-739-0728x3026 EA [email protected] Description: Physically close a quarter mile segment of Forest road 2145 and all of Forest road 4543 and remove these roads from the Forest's Motor Vehicle Use Map published annually identifying roads open to public highway legal vehicles. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44102 Location: UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - FR 4543 is located in Sections 14 & 23, T23N, R8E, Wilbur Township, Iosco County. 2145 is found from Hale, MI travelling 2.5 mile east on Esmond Road to Iargo Trail and then north .5 mile. 4543 is found from AuSable/Oscoda, Mi travelling 4.25 miles along Old 23 to the project. Iosco Exploration Path - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:01/2016 04/2016 Kari Vanderheuel CE - Special use management Scoping Start 01/01/2015 989-739-0728x3026 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Approve a hard surface path, 10' tread width and 14' clearing limit, previously approved as the AuSable Township Sidewalk to Oscoda Schools. The Forest proposes to work with Iosco County to provide a nonmotorized path parallel to River Road. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46070 Location: UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - Parallel to the north section line of Section 5, T23N R9E, AuSable Township, Iosco County, Michigan. A 14' clearing limit for a hard surfaced path south of the River Road right-of-way between Grass Lake Road and Oscoda Schools, 1.5 miles west of US-23. Issuance of a New Special Use - Special use management In Progress: Expected:02/2016 02/2016 Gordon Haase Authorization for Air Force Scoping Start 03/30/2015 989-739-0728 ext. Ground Water Monitoring Wells 3021 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to issue a new special use permit to the United States Air Force for a 30-year period to replace a permit expiring 12/31/2015. 131 ground water monitoring wells are placed as part of a ground water remediation project Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46558 Location: UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - T24N R9E Sections 29, 30, 31 & 32, Iosco County, Michigan. From Oscoda, Michigan follow County Road F41 northwesterly approximately 1 mile to Perimeter Road. Turn west onto Perimeter Road and travel approximately 1 mile to the project area.

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Huron-Manistee National Forest Huron Shores Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region Roy Creek - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:03/2016 03/2016 Kari Vanderheuel EA - Recreation management Comment Period Public Notice 989-739-0728x3026 [email protected] *UPDATED* - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants 09/30/2015 - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management Description: The primary purpose of the Roy Creek Project is to create Kirtland's warbler essential breeding habitat within the Pine River KW Management Unit of the Huron National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41557 Location: UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona, Iosco. LEGAL - T24N R7E S. 1- 10, 15; T24N R6E S. 1-3, 10-12; T25N R6E S. 25, 35, 36; T 25N R7E S. 19-36. The project is located in both Iosco and Alcona Counties of Michigan. More specifically it is bordered by Cooke Pond to its south, east of M-65 and west of adjacent State Land. South Branch Trail Camp CE - Forest products Completed Actual: 11/30/2015 01/2016 Elizabeth McNichols CE - Vegetation management 989-739-0728 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* (other than forest products) Description: Cut oak trees in the Recreation site to remove dead and dying oak trees and prevent spread of oak wilt and thin red pine. Upto 70 acres will be treated. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48009 Location: UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iosco. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T24N, R5E section 11 in the South Branch Trail Camp.

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Huron-Manistee National Forest Huron Shores Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region Tuttle Marsh Phragmites - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Paul Thompson Prescribed Burning - Vegetation management 989-739-0728 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] - Fuels management - Watershed management Description: The objective is to reduce the Phragmites infestation in Tuttle Marsh. Phragmites is a non-native invasive grass species that has strongly established itself in the marsh. Burning Phragmites would reduce seed recruitment and increase native species. Location: UNIT - Huron Shores Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona, Iosco. LEGAL - Township 23 North, Range 8 East, Sections 27 and 28. Tuttle Marsh is located on the Tawas Ranger District of the Huron National Forest.

Huron-Manistee National Forest Mio Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region 05 Au Sable River International - Special use management In Progress: Expected:02/2016 07/2016 Patricia Thompson Canoe Marathon Recreation Scoping Start 11/17/2015 989-826-3252 Event [email protected] CE Description: The Huron-Manistee NF received a request to continue to conduct a portion of the Au Sable River Canoe *NEW LISTING* Marathon on dispersed and designated sites along the river from Grayling to Oscoda, MI over the next five years, 2016 - 2020. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48125 Location: UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona, Crawford, Iosco, Oscoda. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Sites are along the Au Sable River from Grayling to Oscoda, MI. 05 Big Creek Township - Special use management Completed Actual: 11/30/2015 11/2015 Patricia Thompson Antenna at Luzerne Tower 989-826-3252 Project [email protected] CE Description: The HMNF's received a request from Big Creek Township to install an antenna, associated equipment and *NEW LISTING* improvements at the Luzerne Tower Site located on the Mio Ranger District, NW¼NW¼, Section 5, T25N, R1E, Big Ck Twp, Oscoda Cnty, MI. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47974 Location: UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Oscoda. LEGAL - Not Applicable. From Luzerne MI go south on CR 490, old 144, approx. 5 - 6 miles to the intersection with FSR 4154 then north on FSR4154 to the end of the road.

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Huron-Manistee National Forest Mio Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region 05 Callewaert Forest Road Use - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2015 12/2015 Patricia Thompson Project Scoping Start 11/17/2015 989-826-3252 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The Huron-Manistee National Forests received an application from Tom Callewaert for legal access, year-round use and maintenance of Forest Service Roads (FSR) 4444 and 4445 across National Forest System lands on the Mio Ranger District. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48094 Location: UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Oscoda. LEGAL - Not Applicable. from Mio, MI go S on M-33 2 miles, then W on Boerner Rd 1 mile, then W on FSR 4444 about 844 ft., then N on FSR 4445 5437 ft. to private property. 05 MDOT Environmental Sensor - Special use management Completed Actual: 11/12/2015 11/2015 Patricia Thompson Station Project 989-826-3252 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The HMNF's received a request from the Michigan Department of Transportation to install an Environmental Sensor Station in the SW corner of the intersection of M-33 and the southern route of Loon Lake Road (CR 486) on the Mio Ranger District. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47976 Location: UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Oscoda. LEGAL - Not Applicable. From Mio, MI go south on M-33 approx. 10 miles to the south intersection with CR 486, SW corner of intersection. 05 Mack Lake Homeowners - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2016 01/2016 Patricia Thompson Association Brush Disposal Scoping Start 10/20/2015 989-826-3252 Area Project [email protected] CE Description: The Huron-Manistee National Forests received a request from the Mack Lake Homeowners Association to use *NEW LISTING* and maintain an existing brush disposal site located on NFS lands on the Mio Ranger District. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47979 Location: UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Oscoda. LEGAL - Not Applicable. From Mio, MI, go S 6 miles on M-33 to Curtisville Rd. then E 1 mile to Hoy Rd (FSR 4457), then S approx. one-third mile to the entrance road.

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Huron-Manistee National Forest Mio Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region Fairview Red Pine HFRA - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:04/2016 04/2016 Antoine Bonner Project - Forest products Scoping Start 03/05/2015 989-826-3252 ext EA - Vegetation management Est. Comment Period Public 3306 [email protected] *UPDATED* (other than forest products) Notice 01/2016 - Fuels management s Description: Thin ~1800 acres of red pine and perform ~467 acres of timber stand improvement. Create ~54 acres of oak/pine barrens. Prescribe burn ~163 acres. Maintain ~64 acres of wildlife openings. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45947 Location: UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona, Oscoda. LEGAL - T27N, R4E, S 7,8,9,16,17,22,23,24,25,26,27,34,35 and T27N, R5E, S 30, 31. NFS lands east of the town of Fairview, Michigan and north and south of Highway M-72. Mio / Harrisville - Verizon Fiber - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Patricia Thompson Optics Telecommunication 989-826-3252 Authorization [email protected] CE Description: Verizon's Telecommunication authorization expired. Forest Service Direction requires fiber optic rights-of-way be authorized under a seperate permit. An addition to the exisiting lines is also included. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/hmnf/pages/PlanningandProjects/mio.htm Location: UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona, Crawford, Oscoda. LEGAL - In several sections along M-18, M-72, M-33. Located in T27N, R5E in Alcona Cnty; T25N, R1-2W, & T26N, R1W.in Crawford Cnty; T25N, R3E, T26N, R1-3E, & T27N, R4E in Oscoda Cnty. Mio/Harrisville - Verizon Copper - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Patricia Thompson Wire Telecommunication 989-826-3252 Authorization Reissuance [email protected] CE Description: Allow the continued use and maintenance of existing National Forest System land rights-of-way (ROW) for buried copper wire telecommunications only. Fiber optic ROWs are split out into a seperate authorization. Current permit has expired. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/hmnf/pages/PlanningandProjects/mio.htm Location: UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Alcona, Crawford, Ogemaw, Oscoda. LEGAL - In various sections in the above Townships mostly located within road ROWs. Located in T26N, R 5-8E, T27N, R5- 6E, & T28N, R9E in Alcona County, T25N, R1-2W, and T26N, R1-2W in Crawford County &T25N, R1-3E, T26N, R1-4E, T27N,R4E in Oscoda County; T24N, R3E in Ogemaw County.

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Huron-Manistee National Forest Mio Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R9 - Eastern Region Warbler Road KW Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 12/15/2015 12/2015 Steve Goldman CE - Forest products 989-826-3252 [email protected] *UPDATED* - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management Description: Conduct 338 acres high intensity and 1609 acres low/moderate intensity prescribed burning. Approve a 3,806 acre Maximum Manageable Area for prescribed burning. Site prep/plant 283 acres Kirtland's warbler habitat. Create 78 acres pine barrens. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46462 Location: UNIT - Mio Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Oscoda. LEGAL - T25N, R3E, Sections: 3,4,5,8,9,10. T26N, R3E, Sections: 27,28,29,32,33,34. National Forest System lands north of Mack Lake and south of Cauchy Road, between Fowler Road to the east and Eggleston Road to the west.

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