Special Use Permit for Forest Road 249
This permit would authorize the use and maintenance of an existing Forest System road (FR 249) to South Fork Coal Company, LCC to haul coal and other supplies from their Rocky Run mine to the processing plant (both located on private land).
Project Summary
Location Summary:
1.2 miles of FR 249 from the intersection of County Route 29/4 to its terminus
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Monongahela National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
Developing Proposal
Forests:
Monongahela National Forest
Districts:
Monongahela National Forest All Units
States:
West Virginia
Counties:
Pocahontas
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Amy Albright
200 Sycamore Street
Elkins, WV 26241
304-257-4488 x7128
Amy.Albright2@usda.gov
Last Updated: 7/21/2025