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Installation and maintenance of 190 feet of fiber optic communications cable and the installation and maintenance of a BD5 pedestal in the Highway 38 corridor. This is outside the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation boundary.
About 4.3 miles of the existing CSAH 45 alignment will be regarded,
realigned to meet current design standards and complete the
connection between Trunk Highway 38 and Scenic Hwy 7. Project is outside the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation.
Issue a special use permit for the Jones%u2019 to maintain FR3545. Permit will allow light surface maintenance (dragging), light brushing, and snow plowing. This project is outside the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation boundary.
Permit use of existing U4113 roadway and maintain FS3541.Permit will allow snowplowing and light surface maintenance. Tree removal or mechanical brushing would require prior approval. Project is outside the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation.
Replacing staircase to the lake, and replacing roof with metal roofing on Recreation Residence lot under Special Use Permit; Little Cut Foot Sioux Tract, Lot #9. This project is within the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation boundary.
This permit will replace a permit issued for the same road to Jan and Patrick Adams in 1982. The Adams use FR2065F to access their private residence located in T. 57 N., R. 25 W., Sec. 18, Itasca County, Chippewa National Forest.
Research in red pine stands to study the effects of silvicultural treatements designed to increase forests resistance, resilience, and adaptability to climate change. Inside the LLBO reservation boundary.
The Project treats about 20 acres of speckled alder/young aspen to improve woodcock habitat. The units would be sheared using equipment similar to a hydro-axe brush cutter.
To maintain lowland forest cover and structure on the landscape by diversifying ash-dominated stands prior to the arrival of Emerald Ash Borer. This is a forest wide project which includes all of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe reservation boundary.
Stands of ash with low species diversity were identified on NF lands and adjacent ownerships. Introduction of other species through harvest and regeneration, using a collaborative approach, is planned to minimize future effects of emerald ash borer.
Remove all control structures and wetland fill and re-vegetate to a natural condition. Bear Brook will be replaced with a suitable culvert or bridge that meets standards for aquatic organism passage.
Improve watershed conditions, reduce maintenance costs, and increase public safety by Impoundment including removing the control structure,culvert,and flood plain fill material and revegetating with native species.This is outside the LLBO reservation
Beltrami County has applied for an easement to rebuild CSAH 55 where it crosses Chippewa National Forest land in 3 places. The affected lands are located in Beltrami County, Chippewa National Forest and outside the Leech Lake Reservation administrat
The proposal is part of the final reconstruction of CSAH 39 (Lady Slipper Highway), and the segment on National Forest System land is on the east side of the highway for approx. 0.25 miles on the very northern end of the route.
Installation of electrical cable service from existing Wanaki Loop transformer to new transformer and service connect in Wanaki Loop; located behind site 151. Work completed with plow and direct bury of cable.
Improvements to the existing facilities located on Star Island which is located in the counties of Cass and Beltrami. Proposed improvements include replacing 4.3 miles of single-phase overhead pole line. Project is within LLBO boundary.
WO 18561, 18535, and 18536 are requesting to remove overhead lines and install a total of 6830 ft of buried 7.2kV electric distribution line and 7010 ft of buried 12470kV electric distribution line.
SUP authorization within US Hwy 2 ROW along the old road corridor. Trail: 995 feet long x 12 feet wide across NFS lands; some timber removal needed in corridor.
In response to EAB being detected at Big Rice Lake we are proposing a project that would include up to 250 acres of salvage harvests, up to 250 acres of sanitation harvests, planting of native species, and the release of parasidtoids.
Remove stems from multi-stemmed oaks by hand using a brush saw, chainsaw, or similar equipment. In stands where oak stump sprouts are competing with other deciduous trees, the competing saplings would also be cut to release the oak.
Decommisioning and disposal of the existing North and south warehouses, oil shed, and pesticide shed at the Blackduck Ranger Station and the construction of new buildings as replacements.
Improve habitat for ruffed grouse and other early successional species through patch clearcutting aspen (about 366 acres) and thinning white spruce plantations (about 117 acres) along and near Hunter Walking Trails.
Deck work on Blake Recreation Residence; Start Island East Beach tract, Lot #18. Remove 8%u2019x10%u2019 deck off front of cabin and add 5%u2019x14%u2019 deck on back of cabin.
July 2012 wind storm resulted in approximately 20,000 acres of moderate/severe blowdown. Project focuses on ecosystem restoration, some salvage, reforestation activities, and landscape level burns.
Construction of an elevated 4-foot-wide boardwalk trail (221 feet long) that connects to another trail on the bog loop in the wetland. The boardwalk is adjacent to a new wayside rest area on the Lady Slipper Scenic Byway.
This proposal is for the issuance of a new special use authorization for a new term to replace an expired authorization for a marina on Lake Winnibegoshish.
Issue approval to build two decks on the front and back of the cabin as well as a new garage. The Leech Lake band of Ojibwe tract of summer homes are eligible for National Register Status.
This permit will authorize Buck Club Road Association to use and maintain existing FR3368 and a private driveway to access private property. Located in Itasca County, outside the Leech Lake Reservation administrative boundary.
Maintenance and improvement of 12 acres of woodcock habitat in the Portage Creek watershed. This includes shearing decadent alder and allowing it to regenerate. This project would be completed in winter under frozen ground conditions.
This decision will modify a recreation resident special permit to allow the installation of new mound septic system on Lot 15 North Star Lake Summer Home Group.
The proposal is to widen and regrade segments of CSAH 157 and 128, to allow for safer passage and to improve drainage for the existing roadway. The proposed area on National Forest System (NFS) land for CR 157 is approx. 2.03 miles.
Decision to approve the CPF System Road Maintenance Project which includes forest wide road maintenance activities within the existing roadway and adjacent clearing zones.
Cut approximately 100 trees per year for 5 years (late summer to fall). Trees will average 5-10" DBH. Any tree species is available for seed collection. Trees may be climbed to gather seed. Tree seed may be collected from ground-level.
The primary activity is harvesting and planting other tree species in ten lowland black ash stands to improve species diversity in anticipation of potential mortality by the emerald ash borer. Collaborative project with LLBO,MN DNR,County,USFS.
Timber sale and related reforestation and timber stand improvement projects in the Continental Divide area of the Blackduck Ranger District. Also includes updating of the transportation system and small projects in other resource areas.
Permittee proposes to use and maintain an existing natural surface private road/trail crossing Chippewa National Forest land to access their private cabin. The portion of the road crossing NFS land is approximately 3,084 feet long and 12 feet wide.
County Road 33 will be widened and have 6 corners straightened. Wider shoulders will be made. This is a cooperative analysis between Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, Beltrami County, the State, and the Forest Service.
conduct a 53 acre prescribed burn to reduce the dense emergent vegetation to create openings to offer better staging habitat and increase the diversity of forage for waterfowl.
This project would include salvaging wood, site preparation, and regeneration of forest stands affected in the August 9, 2020 wind event. This is within the boundary of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe reservation.
Issue new 20 year permit to Jake and Amanda Perrington, dba Cut Foot Sioux Inn Resort, as a new permittee upon their purchase of the Resort. The resort is within the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation.
Remodel cabin 1 with new siding, windows, deck and roof to match the other cabins on the resort. Reconfigure resort playground area by repositioning it and building a 20'x24' open-air pavilion with concrete floor.
Remodel cabin 1 with new siding, windows, deck and roof to match the other cabins on the resort. Reconfigure resort playground area by repositioning it and building a 20'x24' open-air pavilion with concrete floor.
Authorizes E Lake Road Association to use and maintain an existing private road across NFS land to access private property. Location Itasca County, Chippewa National Forest and outside the Leech Lake Reservation admin boundary.
Owners of the Eagle Nest Lodge are requesting approval to replace cabins 4 and 6 with new cabins on a slightly larger footprint. Is located within the Leech Lake Reservation administrative boundary.
Eagle Nest Lodge proposes to install two concrete patios adjacent to Cabin 6 and move a deck from Cabin 6 to the playground area. This project is inside the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe reservation.
Using an existing upland forest clearing as a disposal site for earth fill removed from the Pine Tree Impoundment dam during the decommissioning process. The site will be re-vegetated with native grasses and forbs. Outside LLBO reservation boundary.
Amend an existing permit to install approximately 1,700 feet of underground telephone line 15 feet off the north side of Old Grade Road NE to serve a new customer.
Install approximately 1320 feet of underground telephone line 55 feet from centerline of North side of Hwy 200, east of Walker, MN. Project is within the Leech Lake Reservation.
Installation and maintenance of 15,556 feet of fiber optic cable and pedestals using a vibratory plow or directional bore under roadways and water ways. Much of the line listed is existing and is planned to be upgraded to better meet the demands.
Installation and maintenance of 972 feet of line to be installed in a 36-inch-wide corridor to reach a residence. Trees will be cleared along the corridor route. This project is outside of the reservation boundary.
East Ottertail Telephone Arvig is requesting to install fiber optic communications cable and pedestals in the existing corridor for a length of 17,459 feet. Within the external boundary of the LLBO reservation.
Installation and maintenance of 53,211 ft of line to be installed using a vibratory plow or directional bore under roadways and water ways. Much of the line is existing and is to be upgraded to better meet demands. partly within reservation.
Installation and maintenance of 46,758 ft of line to be installed using a vibratory plow or directional bore under roadways and water ways. Much of the line is existing and is to be upgraded to meet demands. Partly within reservation.
Issue approval for new 16x25 shed at a recreation residence located on Star Island, tract Norway Bluff Lot #14. This recreation residence is under permit with the Chippewa National Forest, in Beltrami County, located at T145N R31W Sec. 34
The old Marcell Ranger district facilities have been operating under a special use permit issued to Northern Joint Itasca Powers Board since 2014. Edge of wilderness Discovery Center has taken over the operations resulting in new permit.
This permit will authorize the Edgren's to construct a screened porch and storage shed on their leased recreation residence lot on National Forest land.
3 maintenance digs on Line 4. 2.5 acre temporary workspace and access outside of the current permit area for a 1 year term with vegetative restoration. All wetland areas will be fully matted with wood timber mats. no tree removal greater than 6 inch
Hand auger testing at 8 locations along the Line 3 decomissioning project. These tests a for the future removal of sections of the original Line 3 pipeline
Enbridge would like to install additional leak detection sensors around the Line 4 (48in) valve site at mile post (MP) 986.44 (Lat: 47.322125, Long: -93.964499).
Creation of a temporary workspace on CNF land to facilitate shutting off flow during Line 4 replacement on adjacent MN DNR land. The project occurs within the Leech Lake Reservation.
Installation and maintenance of pedestals and 2640%u2019 of fiber optic communication cable in the ROW of FR2158 aka County Highway 262. Vibrational plow will be used except where noted, then directional bore will be the installation method.
FR 2067 will be used as an access road to private property. New land owner requested to plow snow, and generally keep the road maintained by dragging it and keeping brush trimmed back. No other plans to change the surface or alter the road.
Existing road permit WAL544202 is being transferred to new owner. New owner requested to plow snow, and generally keep the road maintained by dragging it and keeping brush trimmed back. This project is not on the Leech Lake Reservation.
The use of prescribed fire and mechanical treatments to restore fire-dependent ecosystems and wildlife habitats on 1913 acres of national forest system lands, within the proclamation boundary of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Indian Reservation.
The Forest Staff has made initial determinations as to which wildlife openings will be actively managed. Management plans will be developed for the selected openings with consultation, collaboration, and internal and external review.
FSH 2709.14.53.1(q) directs forest units to convert holders of 1- year guide and outfitter permits to 10-year permits. Four 1-year permits will be converted to 10-year terms. All additional terms contained in the permits remain the same.
Septic System proposal for Gabrielson Recreation Residence; Big Rock Lot #1. Install a new septic system. They are proposing a mound system on the south side of the driveway.
geo-technical soil boring at 4 locations which will temporarily use 10,000 sq ft of land within existing utility corridors. 3" diameter and up to 50' down for boring holes. No waste material left on site. Holes backfilled with native soil.
Rebuilding and maintaining approximately 4.4 miles of transmission line. Replace existing poles with taller poles, heavier conductor wire and shield wire will be utilized to enable monitoring and communication with the electric grid.
Reissuance of 1 expired permit for multiple powerlines throughout the CNF. Improvements already on the ground. Changes to existing operations and facilities will not be authorized.
Amendment to permit to construct electric transmission line along Itasca County Highway 7 corridor. This is outside the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe reservation boundary
New permit to install 3 inch natural gas pipeline along 371 corridor. Disturbance on National Forest System lands will be 30 feet wide by 376 feet long, or approximately 0.33 acres. No timber will be removed.
Prospecting to determine the existence of minerals inside and adjacent to the currently active USFS Greely and Jessie Gravel Pits. Prospecting will be performed using an excavator. No tree cutting. Low brush disturbance. Within LLBO reservation.
Installation of new septic system on Recreation Residence lot under Special Use Permit; Big Rock Addition Tract, Lot #2. Involves pump and fill of old tank, new 1500 combo tank, and new mound.
Issue a special use permit for the Hartkopf family to maintain FR2666. Permit will allow light surface maintenance (dragging), light brushing, and snow plowing.
Remove blowdown and hazard trees along FS system roads and access roads to recreation residences; around residences, admin sites, and in campgrounds; and along system trails. Merchantable trees salvaged will be sold. Slash will be removed from sites
Issue a special use permit for the Hendricks' 2019 FR2807 to access his property for approximately 0.25 miles (1,300 feet), and a non-system road segment (driveway) for about 35'long and about 16' wide. Project is inside LLBO reservation boundary.
Installation of new septic system on Recreation Residence lot under Special Use Permit; Highbanks Tract, Lot #8 This project is within the boundary of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation
Installation of new septic system on Recreation Residence lot under Special Use Permit; Highbanks Tract, Lot #6. The current system will remain in place.
Highbanks Resort is requesting approval to add 3 seasonal RV sites within their existing resort permit area. This project is within the boundary of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation.
This permit will authorize the continued construction, operation and maintenance of a resort/marina, including a lodge, 11 cabins, garage, and other ancillary facilities on National Forest lands. Project is within the Leech Lake Reservation boundary.
Renew a permit issued to K & R Development, Inc. authorizing the continued construction, operation and maintenance of Highbanks resort/marina, including a lodge, 11 cabins, garage, and other ancillary facilities on NF lands is in the LLBO reservation
Request to conduct pig race July 2016 and clear an area in the woods for storage under resort permit. This project is not within the LLBO Reservation boundary.
Permittee proposes to build addition to existing cabin. Existing cabin is 640 square feet. The proposed addition would be 20%u2019x12%u2019 (24 sq. ft.) and located to the NE side. No grading will be required. Project is within LLBO boundary.
Construct 3 passing lanes, several turn lanes, and thin stands on south side of Highway 2 from Cass Lake to Ball Club to improve safety conditions. FS to issue easement along Hwy 2 corridor to MnDOT.
The Holmgrens need to replace the septic system for their cabin on Lot 7, Little Cut Foot Sioux Tract. The lot is within the Leech Lake Reservation administrative boundary.
This permit will authorize use, maintenance and widening of existing FR2308 to allow the Holts to access their private property. This location is outside the Leech Lake Reservation administrative boundary.
Request to replace windows on a cabin on a permitted recreation resident lot, North Sioux Tract, Lot 5 This project is located within the LLBO Reservation
The Chippewa National Forest proposes to thin evergreen trees along the south side of Trunk Highway 2. The treatments are designed to reduce shading which results in low road surface temperatures and decreases the effectiveness of road salt.
Issue permit to Paul Bunyan Telephone to install fiber optic cable to provide service to the Bigfork Hospital. This project is outside the Boundary of the Leech Lake Reservation.
Approximate 5 mile snowmobile trail reroute over Forest System roads, including approximately 2500 feet of an old temporary or decommissioned road segment.
Installation and maintenance of 972 feet of line to be installed in a 36-inch-wide corridor to reach a residence. Trees will be cleared along the corridor route. This project is outside of the reservation boundary.
Installation and maintenance of fiber optic distribution lines. The cable will be installed using direct burial plowing methods and low impact direction drilling will be used for crossing all streams and roads. within reservation.
Installation and maintenance of fiber optic distribution lines in existing corridor for 25,000 feet. Will use direct burial plowing methods and low impact direction drilling will be used for crossing all streams and roads.
Installation and maintenance of 97,838 feet of line to be installed using a vibratory plow or directional bore under roadways and water ways. Much of the line listed is existing and is planned to be upgraded to better meet the demands.
Project focuses on structural maintenance needs of current dam structure in order to prevent possible structural failure. Improvements would allow for passage of aquatic organisms. Project is within LLBO Reservation.
place floating boardwalks across sensitive wetlands in order to provide safe access to important wild ricing areas for LLBO tribal members while reducing wetland damage due to foot and ATV traffic.
Advance restoration of species diversity, structural diversity, and a native plant community in a historically fire dependent pine ecosystem through the implementation of prescribed fire as well as seeding and planting of native plant species.
.25-mile interpretive trail. The trails width of approximately 8ft would involve clearing brush and small trees. portions of the trail will be widened for Interpretive displays. Project will avoid sensitive areas involving Lady Slippers, or other spe
Installation of a new service feed by 500ft directional bore and then south 70ft of bore to current meter location. Install of a new cable 120ft directional bored east to FS communication equipment. Clearing and installing new cabinets in ROWs.
This permit amendment will authorize Lake Country Power to install underground electrical line 10 feet off the of Tobique Road Right of Way. This is inside the Leech Lake Reservation.
Installation and maintenance of 1,625%u2019 of line to be installed using a directional bore. Trees will be cleared around the bore pit area where the cable will start and stop. Within reservation.
Amend an existing permit to install approx. 1496 feet of underground power line 5 to 10 feet off the north side of Doan Lake Road to serve existing customers. Project is not within the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation boundary.
Remove overhead lines and replace them with underground wire in four locations. Using vibration plow/earth and directional boring. All right-of-way widths will be 15%u2019. This project is within the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation boundary.
install new single phase underground cable 15 feet off the edge of FR2101C. A DNR underwater permit will be applied for to directional bore under Foley Brook. The length is 1455 feet and width is 15 feet. Tree clea
Replace overhead lines with single phase underground in the same route using a vibratory plow and directional boring in wet areas. The total length is is 0.65 miles.
The supporting analysis for the proposed installation of a street light located in Cass County at CR 9 and US Hwy 2; and the proposed rerouting of underground electric cable in Itasca County along CR 49 in Section 27, T58N R25W
Install new electric service underground following the north side of FR3518, Briezin Trail, continuing westerly on a new right of way on the South line of Government Lot 5. The total length of new line would be 0.57 miles and would be plowed in.
LCP is requesting to remove overhead lines and replace them with underground in the same route. The underground will be plowed and directional bored in wet areas. The total length is 2.21 miles and is scheduled for the Summer of 2023.
This purpose of the project is to move toward achieving Landscape Ecosystem vegetation objectives, and restoring conditions more prepresentative of native vegetation communities. Outside the LLBO reservation boundary
The purpose of this project is to implement the direction established by the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation Restoration Act. In the Act, Congress transfers approximately 11,760 acres of federal land to be held in trust by the BIA
Cabin owner is proposing to install a 250 gallon propane tank and run buried lines to the cabin. The tank will be located next to the garage with lines running to the cabin.
Replace failing septic system. New system will utilize compliant tank of existing system and have a new lift tank and pressure bed installed. Old non-compliant drainfield will be abandoned.
A proposal is for issuance of a recreation residence permit to a new owner & termination of the current permit under the sellers name, there are no changes or increases in the scope or intensity of authorized activities.
This permit will authorize use of an existing private road to cross National Forest lands in order to access private residences owned by members of the Little Lake Road Association.
This purpose of the project is to move toward achieving Landscape Ecosystem vegetation objectives, and restoring conditions more representative of native vegetation communities. Outside the LLBO reservation boundary
Replace the existing septic tank and lift tank with a 1500 combination tank with a mound system. The system would be placed on the back side of the cabin, away from the lake. The new septic will be located in the same location as old septic.
Increase stand heterogeneity and complexity that is associated with older age red pine forests within a Large Upland Mature Patch. The project area consists almost entirely of 50 year old red pine plantations. Prescribe burn & commercial harvest.
Early thinning in young, overstocked, planted pine stands to restore plant diversity. A request from the Leech Lake Band of the Ojibwe (LLBO) under the Tribal Forest Protection Act (TFPA) dated April 17, 2014 and an Addendum dated June 30, 2014.
This reroute would move a section of the Marcell snowmobile trail to avoid a parcel of private property where the landowner is no longer willing to allow transit across. This re-route is totally off the LLBO reservation boundary.
Issue easement to Marcell Township for one section of existing road that crosses National Forest land for access private property by local landowners. Project is outside the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation boundary.
Application to use and maintain existing Forest Road 2520 to access private residence located T148N R26W Sec15, Itasca County, Chippewa National Forest.FR2520 is currently closed to motorized vehicles,replacing the berm blocking the road with a gate.
Reissue a permit to allow sled dogs to pull an ATV on FR 2153 during non-snow season and allow maintenance of FR2153 in order to access private property.Outside the Leech Lake Reservation administrative boundary.
The proposed project is to convey approximately 0.4 acres of National Forest System (NFS) land for appraised value to the property owner, to correct an encroachment.The conveyance acreage is the min amount of NFS necessary to resolve the encroachment
Approval, modification, or continuation of minor special uses of National Forest System lands that require less than five contiguous acres of land. Installation of a well and bored lines to cabin and garage in Lot #4 of the Winnie Dam tract
Management of: vegetation composition/age class through harvest, site prep, planting; wildlife/pollinator habitats through diversity planting, seeding; riparian/wetland through harvest, diversity planting; forest system roads.
Use an adaptive management driven multi-agency approach to 1) Prevent the further spread of NNIP 2). Prevent and reduce impacts from existing NNIP infestations in the area. 3). Restore the land's resistance to NNIP
The trail reroute section is 10 miles. Decommission old NCT segments. Constructing two parking areas and two dispersed campsites, which will include fire grates, wilderness latrines, and tent pads.
Installation and maintenance of 1531 feet of underground 7200-volt distribution line along existing roadway. Removing the existing overhead power line.
This permit amendment will authorize North Itasca Electric Coop to remove existing overhead power lines and install underground power lines in two locations across Chippewa National Forest. The project is within the Leech Lake Reservation boundary.
The permitee has submitted a proposal to tear down the current cabin on North Sioux lot 7. He would have built a new cabin and new garage, the lot currently does not have a garage. Install a septic system and well, and bury the electrical Lines.
Issue approval for installation of a new septic system to replace existing system which is out of compliance for Richard and Judith Bertram on Lot 2, North Sioux Recreation Residence Lot Within the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation.
The purpose is to regenerate mountain maple stands to improve white-tailed deer winter range by increasing the availability of winter browse. Activities are hand cutting about 8 acres of mountain maple in two stands.
Forest Plan Amendment changing the boundary of the North Winnie Semi-primitive Non-motorized area. Moves south boundary to a road. Develops a trail system and decommissions more unclassified roads.
Vegetation management to improve resiliency of the forest, improve water quality and aquatic habitats, provide wildlife and botanical enhancements, address road needs and other.
Northern Fiber has applied for renewal of their existing permit. There will be no ground disturbance. The fiber optic lines are located in several parcels This project is on the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe reservation
Replacement of the existing wastewater treatment system with 3 localized systems, replacement of vault toilets, and campsite redesign to improve public safety/enjoyment and efficiency of facilities management/maintenance.
Extend existing porches at the Snowy Owl and Bear Cub cabins. Installation of concrete pads and wooden posts are included in the designs. Projects occur inside the Leech Lake Reservation.
Ojiway Resort requested approval to tear down cabins 4 and 5 and replace with one new cabin 5. The resort also plans to move the fish cleaning station.
Cabin owner is requesting to build two free standing decks. One will total 84 square feet and the other will be an irregular shape roughly 114 square feet. There will be no ground disturbance. This is within LLBO boundary.
Reroute 2.25 miles of the Chippewa C snowmobile trail from its current alignment on Old Grade Road (FR 2312) and move it onto mostly county land except for approx. 500 feet of new construction on FS land and using 0.65 miles of FR2830
This permit will authorize Royal Oyster to use and maintain an existing private road across National Forest land to access private property. The affected lands are located in Itasca CO., Chippewa National Forest,outside the Leech Lake Reservation.
This will be an amendment to permit BLD401201 to replace existing copper lines with fiber optic cable. There will be no new (additional) lines added along the road ROW. This is inside the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation boundary.
Install and maintain 918 ft of new line plowed in alongside FR2205 Spur B for broadband internet. Install and maintain 4128 ft of new line plowed in alongside FR2368A and install and maintain 4128 ft of new line plowed in alongside FR2368A.
Issue Amendment to Paul Bunyan Telephone for new pedestal and communication lines at Cut Foot Sioux Inn Resort. This is inside the boundary of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservations
Upgrade existing copper lines with installation of fiber optic in the existing right of way to comply with FCC requirements and meet customer demands for broadband. Within LLBO boundary
Paul Bunyan has requested a permit amendment to install fiber optic along existing road right of ways in the NE part of the Forest. This project is outside the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe reservation.
Plow and/or bore a fiber optic cable across Forestry Land to provide internet and telephone service to an address on Co Rd 126. Approximately 2000' in the right of way on the East Side of Co Rd 126. This is inside the LLBO reservation.
Multiple resource management project including forest vegetation, wildlife, and watershed improvements, as well as fuels and travel management activities. Some improvement and management activities will include the sale of forest products.
Installation and maintenance of 50,702 ft of line using a vibratory plow or directional bore under road and water ways. Segments of the line are pre-existing and whole line will be upgraded. Construction planned in 2024.
Installation and maintenance of 97,838 feet of lie using a vibratory plow or directional bore under road and water ways. Much of the line is existing and is planned to be upgraded. Construction planned in 2024.
Installation and maintenance of pedestals and 9,187 ft of fiber optic communication cable east of Burns Lake within an 8 ft ROW. This project is outside of the reservation boundary.
Owners of the Pine Grove Lodge are requesting approval to remove an existing propane tank and bait house and construct a 47%u2019 x 69%u2019 residence/office. Project is within the Leech Lake Reservation administrative boundary.
36'X60', steel siding (Evergreen) and roof (Brown), Garage/Shop for vehicle and equipment maintenance and storage at Pines Resort and Campground. Located within the Leech Lake Reservation.
The Project would replace the existing box culvert on Portage Road (Forest Road 2131) with a bridge at a point roughly 3 miles south of the junction with US Hwy 2.
Replace the existing dam on the Soo Line Trail, about 0.3 of a mile west of the junction with FR2131, with a natural grade control structure and span the newly constructed opening with a bridge or large culvert.
This permit will authorize use of existing FR2710 & 2710A to allow Potlatch to access their private property. The road is located T. 148 N., R. 26 W., Sec. 30 and 31, Itasca County, Chippewa NF and is within the Leech Lake Reservation boundary.
Issue a road permit for a private driveway crossing roughly 113 feet of FS land covering approximately 0.04 acres. This not inside the LLBO reservation boundary.
Use and maintain an existing private road crossing CPF land by adding gravel, grading, and plowing in the winter to access their residence. The portion of the road crossing forest is approximately 1,200 ft long and 16 ft wide.
To use and maintain an existing private road crossing CPF by adding gravel, grading, and plowing in the winter to access their residence. The portion of the road crossing forest is approximately 1,250 feet long.
The proposed project is to place new fiber optic line in the existing road right-of-way Pike Bay Loop Road and 3 pedestals along the south side of Highway 2. T145N, R30W, Sec. 18, Lots 16-17; Sec. 19 Lots 1-4; Sec 30 Lots 1-2.
Issue permit to Itasca County to reconstruct two junctions to provide safer intersections. This project is not within the boundary of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation.
Permit to maintain FR2455, FR2455C and FR2455CA. Permit will allow light surface maintenance (dragging), light brushing of the normal 15%u2019-16%u2019 width, and snow plowing. Tree removal or mechanical brushing would require prior approval.
Operation of Federal dams and coordination with operators of non-Federal dams in the headwaters of the Mississippi River area between Bemidji and St. Paul
This permit will authorize Chris & Caryn Rich to use and maintain an existing private road across National Forest land to access private property.The affected lands are located in Cass County, Chippewa NF, outside the Leech Lake Reservation boundary.
This permit will authorize Bruce & Mary Richey to use and maintain existing private road 3448 and FR3463 across NF land to access private property. The location is outside the Leech Lake Reservation boundary.
Salvage of storm damaged timber up to 250 acres and construction of up to one-half miles of temporary road. Salvaging down, root sprung, tipped (more than 15% lean), bent over, or broken off trees meeting utilization specifications
Multiple resource management project including forest vegetation, wildlife, and watershed improvements, as well as fuels and travel management activities. Some improvement and management activities will include the sale of forest products.
This project proposes timber stand and wildlife habitat improvement in primarily young, dense red pine, jack pine, and white spruce plantation, as well as reclamation of National Forest System lands currently occupied by non-system roads.
Enhance habitat for snowshoe hare using various management practices including thinning and felling trees create elevated slash piles, increasing coarse woody debris and hiding cover.
Installation of new septic system on Recreation Residence lot under Special Use Permit; Sandy Beach Tract, Lot #15. Permittee requests to move drain field to higher ground. The old field will be eliminated.
Install a mini-split cooling unit on the SW side of the cabin. This unit will be placed on a above ground concreate pad with no ground disturbance and not be visible from the lake side of the cabin. within reservation.
Chippewa National Forest Engineering is requesting approval to prospect for mineral resources in the area directly adjacent to the current active Schoolhouse Lake Gravel Pit using a small excavator
Six mile dam is dilapidated and not functioning and is a barrier to fish migration. This project will replace the dam with a structure that passes fish and has low maintenance.
Reconstruct FSR3036 (now open to all vehicles) to accommodate the range of motorized uses currently on the Soo Line Trail; scarify old trail bed, then seed with native grasses and forbs; install signs; close decommissioned access points (boulders).
Removal of current shed, construction of a new 20%u2019x20%u2019 shed on the same site. Structure will be built on cinder block and require minimal ground disturbance. This project is within the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe reservation boundary.
Replace failing septic system as part of requirements for cabin sale. New system will be placed where the existing system is located. Within LLBO reservation.
SLL2 area timber sale, reforestation, timber stand improvement, seeding/planting; road decommissioning for aquatic/soil resources; update MVUM; wildlife habitat maintenance/ improvement using fire; small projects to maintain/improve other resources
Updating and installing windows, siding, doors and deck. adding an outhouse and deck. This project in inside the exterior boundary of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe reservation.
Address a recent and developing combination of fungal, and insect induced disease issues causing high mortality rates in white spruce and balsam fir stands forest wide.
Build new 1,008 square foot cabin with the exterior matching existing buildings on the property including utility line extensions, driveway extension, and new septic system. Within LLBO reservation.
widening lanes on STH 371, realigning the entrance/exit from the Walker District Office, construction of a bike tunnel under STH 371 and connecting bike/foot trail from tunnel to admin site and bike trail network into city of Walker
Issue easement to Stokes Township for 6 sections of existing road that cross National Forest land for access to cemetery and private property by local landowners. Not within Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation.
replace large lighted fee board, restroom interior remodel, septic lift station replacement, well house replacement, septic system upgrade, RV dump station upgrades removal of sewer lagoon remnants, and campsite electric pedestal upgrade to 50 amp.
Permittee is proposing to remove the existing 1,088 square foot cabin and rebuild a new 900 square foot cabin. The cabin outside dimensions would measure 24'x 37'and consist of 2x6 wood framing. Project is inside LLBO
Construction of a new snowmobile trail with portions on national forest lands along county road 30 east of Blackduck. Clearing of the path will be completed by small mechanized equipment tools avoiding removal of vegetation when possible.
Improve accessibility of site that is utilized for a sugar bush by the Addiction and Dependency program. The improvements will be to construct a pavilion and stairs with a handrails.
Restoring fire dependent ecosystems that were historically common on sandy soils throughout the region. This project is within the boundaries of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation.
To extend existing facilities along Sunlite Lane in Beltrami County a member of Beltrami Electric that is land locked by Federal Lands. The proposed project includes burying 7.2 kV Electric Distribution line 2,812 feet
The geothermal well at the S.O. was part of the previous HVAC system and is no longer used. This infrastructure needs to be decommissioned to eliminate potential groundwater contamination and safety issues with aging underground construction.
Installation and maintenance of a bank of mailboxes located on the the Takagami Loop Road at the junction of Pike Bay Road. The design includes the installation of 2 or 3 4x4 posts inserted into the ground. A 2x6 plank will be affixed to the top.
We propose to complete winter harvest of approximately 2,500 acres of priority tamarack stands to enhance age class diversity and reduce the effects of insect and disease infestations.
The project includes removing two impoundment structures between Pike Bay and Moss Lake to restore fish passage. The structure on the outlet of Moss Lake would be replaced with a larger diameter culvert to increase flow capacity.
The Pines Resort has requested permission to enlarge 2 cabins on their permitted resort. The resort is within the Leech Lake Reservation administrative boundary.
New buyers of The Pines Resort have applied for 20 year permit. No changes to any structures at this time. This project is within the boundary of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation.
Issue new 20 year permit to Jon & Doreen Seekon, dba The Pines Resort upon their request due to refinancing their loan and bank is requesting the 20 year term to match their loan term This is within the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe reservation Boundary
The Pines Resort has requested permission to plant trees on their permitted resort. The resort is within the Leech Lake Reservation administrative boundary.
Enhance habitat for snowshoe hare using a variety of management practices including timber harvest and creating coarse woody debris on about 100 acres inside the Leech Lake Reservation.
Request to build a 41.7 square foot mudroom. The mudroom would have matching fiberglass shingles. The 105 square foot deck would consist of green treat with composite decking. Hand rails and steps would be composite.
Reissue a permit for an existing private road crossing National Forest lands to access private property. Road located in Cass County, Chippewa National Forest and is within the Leech Lake Reservation administrative boundary.
wo temporary roads have been requested to access timber sale off of Forest Road 3312E . Approximate road locations are
depicted in the resource review form along with KML attached in folder.
Shear upland brush, lowland brush, and young aspen in Turtle River and Boy River watersheds to maintain early successional habitat for golden-winged warblers and American woodcock, and other associated wildlife species.
Reconstruction of a 15.6-mile segment of TH 200, an existing two-lane from MN 371 to MN 84. Roadway work includes repair/replacement of bridge 8136 over Cedar Creek and bridge 8533 over Bag Creek. FS would issue new 100' easement.
Construct a new road pavement, replace 41 and repair 9 culverts,repair the eroding inslope at 7 locations, raise the road surface at milepost 26, lower the crest hill at milepost 14.5, tree removal a some areas. Outside the LLBO reservation.
Vegetation Management that includes timber harvest, prescribed fire, wildlife and impoundment management and transportation system management activities.
20 acres of thinning contrasting standard row thinning, a ”variable density thinning”- gap and reserve approach, and a control area in a mid-rotatation, overstocked, Red pine stand.
Voyageurs Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America has applied for renewal of their existing permit. There will be no ground disturbance. They will continue to utilize a former developed recreation site on the northeast shore of Cass Lake.
This permit will authorize use of existing snow mobile trails; Blue Ox, Bowstring, Pines and Squaw Lake Spur; over NFS lands for the annual Voyageurs Classic sled dog race the week-end of 1/9 and 1/10/2015. Partially within the Leech Lake Reservation
Remove and rebuild staircase to lake on Recreation Residence lot under Special Use Permit; Walker Bay Tract, Lot #14. This project is inside the boundary of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe reservation.
Campground maintenance at South Pike, Stony Point and Mabel Lake consisting of campsite spur maintenance, gate removal and replacement and stump grinding. South Pike Day use site will have the vault toilet replaced.
Installation of new septic system on Recreation Residence lot under Special Use Permit; West Pike Bay Tract, Lot #6. This project is within the boundary of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe reservation.
The purpose of the West Winnie Boat Launch Project is to reduce the risk of transporting the aquatic invasive faucet snail (Bithynia tentaculata) to other bodies of water on boats/trailers and improve launch safety.
Thin red and white pine and white spruce plantations to allow for more live crown ratios, with multiple entries. Diversify composition and structure of plantations in response to LLBO plantation thin TFPA proposal.
Change the allowed use of existing snowmobile trail to mixed use, including ATVs. Trails may have the tread reshaped to improve drainage, gravel added; culverts installed, and possibly some type of structure to cross wet areas.
This permit will authorize the continued use, operation and maintenance of five cabins partially on National Forest lands; a storage yard for boats and temporary docks; and a septic leach field system. Within the Leech Lake Reservation boundary.
The Williams have requested permission to install a 500 gallon above ground propane tank and gas line to their cabin on Lot 13, Winnie Dam Tract. The lot is within the Leech Lake Reservation administrative boundary.
Build an approximately 32 ft.long by 4 ft. wide staircase and hand rail at 39023 Plughat Point Rd. This project is within the exterior boundary of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation.
Winnie Dam Lot 6 driveway improvements, foundation painting, landscaping,
windscreen installation, tree stump removals, brushing, and canoe garden removal
