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MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES CALENDAR
OCTOBER 28, 2002
GAME AND FISH ORDERS
For all Fish Orders, contact: Todd Grischke, 517-373-1280.
STATEWIDE TROUT, SALMON, WHITEFISH AND LAKE HERRING REGULATIONS (FO-200). Decision-maker: Natural Resources Commission.
DECISIONS BEFORE THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
Increase of revenues to offset operational expenses at the Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center to be compatible with state rates for Fiscal Year 2003. Contact: Mark Buchinger, 989-739-9730, buchingm@michigan.gov
SPRING WILD TURKEY SEASON DATES AND LICENSE QUOTAS. Contact: Al Stewart, 517‑373‑1263. Decision-maker: DNR Director.
LAND TRANSACTIONS
STATE FOREST LAND ACQUISITION: Grayling Forest Management Unit – 361.21 acres. W 1/2 of SW 1/4, E 1/2 of SW 1/4 except that part platted as Hiawatha Banks Subdivision, Section 30, and that part of W 1/2 lying W of Manistee River, Section 31, T28N, R4W, Crawford County. Contact: Robert Couvreur, 517-373-1240. Decision-maker: DNR Director.
SALE OF EASEMENT ACROSS DEDICATED STATE-OWNED LAND: Land Transaction Case - #20010087, Traverse City Forest Management Unit, 0.13 acre, Benzie County, Colfax Township, Section 4, T25N, R13W: A 20-foot wide non-exclusive easement running 360 feet along the westernmost boundary of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4, south of Milnichol Road. Contact: Robert Couvreur, 517-373-1240. Decision-maker: DNR Director.
SALE OF EASEMENT ACROSS DEDICATED STATE-OWNED LAND: Land Transaction Case #20020037, Grayling Forest Management Unit, 0.02 acre, Oscoda County, Greenwood Township, Section 2, T27N, R1E: The NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 lying south of Pine Haven Road. A 20-foot wide by 50-foot non-exclusive easement for ingress and egress to a single-family residence. Contact: Robert Couvreur, 517-373-1240. Decision-maker: DNR Director.
PUBLIC USE DEEDS FOR UNDEDICATED STATE-OWNED LANDS: Conveyance of tax-reverted lands to Gogebic County (.34-acre parcel); Powell Township, Marquette County (1 platted lot); for resale and municipal purposes. Contact: Agnes Aldridge, 517-241-2980. Decision-maker: Office of Property Management, Tax Reversion and Land Records, Acting Section Manager, James E. Hurst, Jr.
RELEASE OF REVERTER RESTRICTION: Glen Arbor Township, Leelanau County (.25-acre parcel); currently used for municipal purposes. Contact: Agnes Aldridge, 517-241-2980. Decision-maker: Office of Property Management, Tax Reversion and Land Records, Acting Section Manager, James E. Hurst, Jr.
MINERAL AND LAND MANAGEMENT
OIL AND GAS LEASE AUCTION: Oil and gas lease rights to 43,336.41 acres of state-owned minerals located in Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Barry, Benzie, Charlevoix, Crawford, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Lake, Leelanau, Livingston, Manistee, Mason, Midland, Montmorency, Newaygo, Oceana, Ogemaw and Otsego counties are proposed to be offered at an oral auction, December 3, 2002. Lease terms will include five years with two, one-year options to renew, 1/6 royalty rate and a minimum of $13.00 per acre bonus consideration. Additional conditions may exist, depending upon the location. Contact: Lynne Boyd, 517-335-3251. Decision-maker: DNR Director.
OIL AND GAS LEASE AMENDMENTS: Amend 12 leases in the Hunt Creek Research Area from Development to Nondevelopment, Montmorency County, Albert Township, T29N, R02E. Lease Numbers are: 21236, 21237, 21240, 21241, 25716, 25717, 25718, 25719, 25720, 25721, 25722 and 25723. Contact: Lynne Boyd, 517-335-3251. Decision-maker: Forest, Mineral and Fire Management Chief.
DIRECT OIL AND GAS LEASE – NONDEVELOPMENT: Oil and gas lease rights to 1.10 acres, more or less, of state-owned minerals have been requested by Quicksilver Resources Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas, located in Section 22, T25N, R04W, Beaver Creek Township, Crawford County. Contact: Lynne Boyd, 517-335-3251. Decision-maker: Forest, Mineral and Fire Management Chief.
DIRECT OIL AND GAS LEASES – DEVELOPMENT: Oil and gas lease rights to 79.00 acres, more or less, of state-owned minerals have been requested by Quicksilver Resources Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas, located in Section 29, T25N, R04W, Beaver Creek Township, Crawford County. Contact: Lynne Boyd, 517-335-3251. Decision-maker: Forest, Mineral and Fire Management Chief.
DIRECT OIL AND GAS LEASE – NONDEVELOPMENT: Oil and gas lease rights to 40.00 acres, more or less, of state-owned minerals have been requested by Quicksilver Resources Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas, located in Section 24, T25N, R05W, Garfield Township, Kalkaska County. Contact: Lynne Boyd, 517-335-3251. Decision-maker: Forest, Mineral and Fire Management Chief.
STATE COMPREHENSIVE OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN; PUBLIC INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION SESSIONS:
OCTOBER 30
3-5 p.m.
MSU/Clarksville Agricultural Experiment Station, Large Conference Room, 9032 Portland Rd., Clarksville. Contact: James Wood, 517-335-4050.
NOVEMBER 1
3-5 p.m.
USDA Forest Service St. Ignace District Ranger Station, Large Conference Room, 1498 W. US-2, St. Ignace. Contact: James Wood, 517-335-4050.
NOVEMBER 6
3-5 p.m.
MSU/Tollgate Conference Center, Americana Conference Center, 28115 Meadowbrook Road, Novi. Contact: James Wood, 517-335-4050.
PUBLIC MEETINGS, OPEN HOUSES, EVENTS, ETC.
OCTOBER 30-31
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
and 8:30-noon
RECREATION SPECIALIST MEETINGS, Hampton Inn of Gaylord, 230 Dickerson Road, Gaylord. Contact: Jim Radabaugh, 517-373-1276, radabauj@michigan.gov.
NOVEMBER 4
4-7 p.m.
SAULT STE MARIE MANAGEMENT UNIT OPEN HOUSE, Naubinway Field Office, 11569 E. US-2, Naubinway. Forest management activities planned for 2004 in West Mackinac County for Moran, Hudson, Hendricks, Portage, Garfield, Newton and Trout Lake townships, Chippewa County. Contact: Karen Rodock, 906-477-6048, rodockk@michigan.gov.
NOVEMBER 6
4-7 p.m.
SAULT STE MARIE MANAGEMENT UNIT OPEN HOUSE, Kinross Recreation Center, 43 Wood Lake, Kincheloe. Forest management activities for 2004 for Chippewa and East Mackinac counties. Contact: Pat Hallfrisch, 906-635-5281, hallfrip@michigan.gov.
NOVEMBER 7
9 a.m.
CADILLAC MANAGEMENT UNIT COMPARTMENT REVIEW, Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center, 6098 E. M-115, Cadillac. Contact: Bill Sterrett, 231-775-9727, sterretw@michigan.gov.
NOVEMBER 7
3 p.m.
NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MEETING, Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan, Lansing. The meeting begins with the Committee of the Whole at 3 p.m. and continues with Public Appearances beginning at 4:30 p.m. Public Appearances may be scheduled by calling Teresa Gloden, Assistant to the NRC, 517-373-2352. The regular meeting of the Commission will convene following Public Appearances.
NOVEMBER 8
9 a.m.
GWINN MANAGEMENT UNIT COMPARTMENT REVIEW, Northern Michigan University, University Center, Charcoal Room, Marquette. Contact: Bill Brondyke, 906-346-9201, brondykw@michigan.gov.
NOVEMBER 13
4-7 p.m.
NEWBERRY FOREST MANAGEMENT UNIT OPEN HOUSE, Comfort Inn, M-28 at M-123, Newberry. Planned forest treatments for 2004. Contact: Les Homan, 906-293-3293, homanl@michigan.gov, or Dave Lemmien, 906-293-3293, lemmiend@michigan.gov.
DECEMBER 3
2:30-5:30 p.m. CST
CRYSTAL FALLS MANAGEMENT UNIT OPEN HOUSE, Crystal Falls DNR Office, 1420 US-2 West, Crystal Falls. Contact: Debbie Begalle, 906-875-6622, begalled@michigan.gov.
DECEMBER 4
9 a.m.
SAULT STE MARIE MANAGEMENT UNIT COMPARTMENT REVIEW, State Street Village Inn, 250 South State Street, St. Ignace. Finalization of forest management prescriptions for 2004. Contact: Karen Rodock, 906-477-6048, rodockk@michigan.gov or Pat Hallfrisch, 906-635-5281, hallfrip@michigan.gov.
DECEMBER 5
3 p.m.
NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MEETING, Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan, Lansing. Beginning with the Committee of the Whole at 3 p.m. and continuing with Public Appearances beginning at 4:30 p.m. Public Appearances may be scheduled by calling Teresa Gloden, Assistant to the NRC, 517-373-2352.
DECEMBER 6
8:30 a.m.
NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MEETING, Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan, Lansing. Contact: Teresa Gloden, Assistant to the NRC, 517-373-2352.
DECEMBER 18
9 a.m.
NEWBERRY FOREST MANAGEMENT UNIT COMPARTMENT REVIEW, Comfort Inn, M-28 at M-123, Newberry. Finalize decisions on planned 2004 forest treatments. Contact: Les Homan, 906-293-3293, homanl@michigan.gov, or Dave Lemmien, 906-293-3293, lemmiend@michigan.gov.
DECEMBER 20
8:30 a.m. CST
CRYSTAL FALLS MANAGEMENT UNIT COMPARTMENT REVIEW, VFW, 108 Superior Avenue, Crystal Falls. Contact: Debbie Begalle, 906-875-6622, begalled@michigan.gov.
No pending decision listed in the DNR Calendar will be made until seven days after the initial calendar publication date. The DNR Calendar is available on the Internet at www.michigan.gov/dnr.
Education and Outreach Events Coordinator
734-675-4347 office
734-675-4361 fax
313-319-6188 cell
OCTOBER 28, 2002
GAME AND FISH ORDERS
For all Fish Orders, contact: Todd Grischke, 517-373-1280.
STATEWIDE TROUT, SALMON, WHITEFISH AND LAKE HERRING REGULATIONS (FO-200). Decision-maker: Natural Resources Commission.
DECISIONS BEFORE THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
Increase of revenues to offset operational expenses at the Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center to be compatible with state rates for Fiscal Year 2003. Contact: Mark Buchinger, 989-739-9730, buchingm@michigan.gov
SPRING WILD TURKEY SEASON DATES AND LICENSE QUOTAS. Contact: Al Stewart, 517‑373‑1263. Decision-maker: DNR Director.
LAND TRANSACTIONS
STATE FOREST LAND ACQUISITION: Grayling Forest Management Unit – 361.21 acres. W 1/2 of SW 1/4, E 1/2 of SW 1/4 except that part platted as Hiawatha Banks Subdivision, Section 30, and that part of W 1/2 lying W of Manistee River, Section 31, T28N, R4W, Crawford County. Contact: Robert Couvreur, 517-373-1240. Decision-maker: DNR Director.
SALE OF EASEMENT ACROSS DEDICATED STATE-OWNED LAND: Land Transaction Case - #20010087, Traverse City Forest Management Unit, 0.13 acre, Benzie County, Colfax Township, Section 4, T25N, R13W: A 20-foot wide non-exclusive easement running 360 feet along the westernmost boundary of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4, south of Milnichol Road. Contact: Robert Couvreur, 517-373-1240. Decision-maker: DNR Director.
SALE OF EASEMENT ACROSS DEDICATED STATE-OWNED LAND: Land Transaction Case #20020037, Grayling Forest Management Unit, 0.02 acre, Oscoda County, Greenwood Township, Section 2, T27N, R1E: The NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 lying south of Pine Haven Road. A 20-foot wide by 50-foot non-exclusive easement for ingress and egress to a single-family residence. Contact: Robert Couvreur, 517-373-1240. Decision-maker: DNR Director.
PUBLIC USE DEEDS FOR UNDEDICATED STATE-OWNED LANDS: Conveyance of tax-reverted lands to Gogebic County (.34-acre parcel); Powell Township, Marquette County (1 platted lot); for resale and municipal purposes. Contact: Agnes Aldridge, 517-241-2980. Decision-maker: Office of Property Management, Tax Reversion and Land Records, Acting Section Manager, James E. Hurst, Jr.
RELEASE OF REVERTER RESTRICTION: Glen Arbor Township, Leelanau County (.25-acre parcel); currently used for municipal purposes. Contact: Agnes Aldridge, 517-241-2980. Decision-maker: Office of Property Management, Tax Reversion and Land Records, Acting Section Manager, James E. Hurst, Jr.
MINERAL AND LAND MANAGEMENT
OIL AND GAS LEASE AUCTION: Oil and gas lease rights to 43,336.41 acres of state-owned minerals located in Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Barry, Benzie, Charlevoix, Crawford, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Lake, Leelanau, Livingston, Manistee, Mason, Midland, Montmorency, Newaygo, Oceana, Ogemaw and Otsego counties are proposed to be offered at an oral auction, December 3, 2002. Lease terms will include five years with two, one-year options to renew, 1/6 royalty rate and a minimum of $13.00 per acre bonus consideration. Additional conditions may exist, depending upon the location. Contact: Lynne Boyd, 517-335-3251. Decision-maker: DNR Director.
OIL AND GAS LEASE AMENDMENTS: Amend 12 leases in the Hunt Creek Research Area from Development to Nondevelopment, Montmorency County, Albert Township, T29N, R02E. Lease Numbers are: 21236, 21237, 21240, 21241, 25716, 25717, 25718, 25719, 25720, 25721, 25722 and 25723. Contact: Lynne Boyd, 517-335-3251. Decision-maker: Forest, Mineral and Fire Management Chief.
DIRECT OIL AND GAS LEASE – NONDEVELOPMENT: Oil and gas lease rights to 1.10 acres, more or less, of state-owned minerals have been requested by Quicksilver Resources Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas, located in Section 22, T25N, R04W, Beaver Creek Township, Crawford County. Contact: Lynne Boyd, 517-335-3251. Decision-maker: Forest, Mineral and Fire Management Chief.
DIRECT OIL AND GAS LEASES – DEVELOPMENT: Oil and gas lease rights to 79.00 acres, more or less, of state-owned minerals have been requested by Quicksilver Resources Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas, located in Section 29, T25N, R04W, Beaver Creek Township, Crawford County. Contact: Lynne Boyd, 517-335-3251. Decision-maker: Forest, Mineral and Fire Management Chief.
DIRECT OIL AND GAS LEASE – NONDEVELOPMENT: Oil and gas lease rights to 40.00 acres, more or less, of state-owned minerals have been requested by Quicksilver Resources Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas, located in Section 24, T25N, R05W, Garfield Township, Kalkaska County. Contact: Lynne Boyd, 517-335-3251. Decision-maker: Forest, Mineral and Fire Management Chief.
STATE COMPREHENSIVE OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN; PUBLIC INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION SESSIONS:
OCTOBER 30
3-5 p.m.
MSU/Clarksville Agricultural Experiment Station, Large Conference Room, 9032 Portland Rd., Clarksville. Contact: James Wood, 517-335-4050.
NOVEMBER 1
3-5 p.m.
USDA Forest Service St. Ignace District Ranger Station, Large Conference Room, 1498 W. US-2, St. Ignace. Contact: James Wood, 517-335-4050.
NOVEMBER 6
3-5 p.m.
MSU/Tollgate Conference Center, Americana Conference Center, 28115 Meadowbrook Road, Novi. Contact: James Wood, 517-335-4050.
PUBLIC MEETINGS, OPEN HOUSES, EVENTS, ETC.
OCTOBER 30-31
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
and 8:30-noon
RECREATION SPECIALIST MEETINGS, Hampton Inn of Gaylord, 230 Dickerson Road, Gaylord. Contact: Jim Radabaugh, 517-373-1276, radabauj@michigan.gov.
NOVEMBER 4
4-7 p.m.
SAULT STE MARIE MANAGEMENT UNIT OPEN HOUSE, Naubinway Field Office, 11569 E. US-2, Naubinway. Forest management activities planned for 2004 in West Mackinac County for Moran, Hudson, Hendricks, Portage, Garfield, Newton and Trout Lake townships, Chippewa County. Contact: Karen Rodock, 906-477-6048, rodockk@michigan.gov.
NOVEMBER 6
4-7 p.m.
SAULT STE MARIE MANAGEMENT UNIT OPEN HOUSE, Kinross Recreation Center, 43 Wood Lake, Kincheloe. Forest management activities for 2004 for Chippewa and East Mackinac counties. Contact: Pat Hallfrisch, 906-635-5281, hallfrip@michigan.gov.
NOVEMBER 7
9 a.m.
CADILLAC MANAGEMENT UNIT COMPARTMENT REVIEW, Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center, 6098 E. M-115, Cadillac. Contact: Bill Sterrett, 231-775-9727, sterretw@michigan.gov.
NOVEMBER 7
3 p.m.
NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MEETING, Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan, Lansing. The meeting begins with the Committee of the Whole at 3 p.m. and continues with Public Appearances beginning at 4:30 p.m. Public Appearances may be scheduled by calling Teresa Gloden, Assistant to the NRC, 517-373-2352. The regular meeting of the Commission will convene following Public Appearances.
NOVEMBER 8
9 a.m.
GWINN MANAGEMENT UNIT COMPARTMENT REVIEW, Northern Michigan University, University Center, Charcoal Room, Marquette. Contact: Bill Brondyke, 906-346-9201, brondykw@michigan.gov.
NOVEMBER 13
4-7 p.m.
NEWBERRY FOREST MANAGEMENT UNIT OPEN HOUSE, Comfort Inn, M-28 at M-123, Newberry. Planned forest treatments for 2004. Contact: Les Homan, 906-293-3293, homanl@michigan.gov, or Dave Lemmien, 906-293-3293, lemmiend@michigan.gov.
DECEMBER 3
2:30-5:30 p.m. CST
CRYSTAL FALLS MANAGEMENT UNIT OPEN HOUSE, Crystal Falls DNR Office, 1420 US-2 West, Crystal Falls. Contact: Debbie Begalle, 906-875-6622, begalled@michigan.gov.
DECEMBER 4
9 a.m.
SAULT STE MARIE MANAGEMENT UNIT COMPARTMENT REVIEW, State Street Village Inn, 250 South State Street, St. Ignace. Finalization of forest management prescriptions for 2004. Contact: Karen Rodock, 906-477-6048, rodockk@michigan.gov or Pat Hallfrisch, 906-635-5281, hallfrip@michigan.gov.
DECEMBER 5
3 p.m.
NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MEETING, Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan, Lansing. Beginning with the Committee of the Whole at 3 p.m. and continuing with Public Appearances beginning at 4:30 p.m. Public Appearances may be scheduled by calling Teresa Gloden, Assistant to the NRC, 517-373-2352.
DECEMBER 6
8:30 a.m.
NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MEETING, Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan, Lansing. Contact: Teresa Gloden, Assistant to the NRC, 517-373-2352.
DECEMBER 18
9 a.m.
NEWBERRY FOREST MANAGEMENT UNIT COMPARTMENT REVIEW, Comfort Inn, M-28 at M-123, Newberry. Finalize decisions on planned 2004 forest treatments. Contact: Les Homan, 906-293-3293, homanl@michigan.gov, or Dave Lemmien, 906-293-3293, lemmiend@michigan.gov.
DECEMBER 20
8:30 a.m. CST
CRYSTAL FALLS MANAGEMENT UNIT COMPARTMENT REVIEW, VFW, 108 Superior Avenue, Crystal Falls. Contact: Debbie Begalle, 906-875-6622, begalled@michigan.gov.
No pending decision listed in the DNR Calendar will be made until seven days after the initial calendar publication date. The DNR Calendar is available on the Internet at www.michigan.gov/dnr.
Education and Outreach Events Coordinator
734-675-4347 office
734-675-4361 fax
313-319-6188 cell