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USDA United States Forest National Forests in North Carolina 160 ZILLICOA ST STE A
Department of Service Supervisor's Office ASHEVILLE NC 28801-1082
Agriculture 828-257-4200
File Code: 1950-1
Date: February 5, 2008

Dear Interested Citizen:

The Grandfather Ranger District and the National Forests in North Carolina are asking for input
on a proposal by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to make
improvements to Mill Creek Road, SR 1407, in McDowell County. NCDOT is proposing to
straighten curves with road realignments in five locations, widen to a standard 20-foot roadway,
grade, improve drainage, and pave Mill Creek Road beginning at the intersection with SR 1408
and traveling in southwesterly direction for 2.6 miles. Approximately 1.5 miles of the total 2.6
miles proposed for road improvements cross National Forest System lands.

The purpose of-the proposed action is to decrease maintenance costs and to improve safety along
this section of road. This road serves both private and public lands. Our analysis of this project
will only cover impacts to National Forest System lands. Maps are enclosed showing the
location of the proposed project.
Review the proposed action along with the stated purposed and need and provide me with your
input on the proposed actions. Your specific comments on the proposal will help me identify
key issues and possible alternative ways of meeting the project's purpose and need. Written
correspondence should be addressed to: Forest Supervisor; National Forests in North Carolina;
160 Zillicoa St Ste A; Asheville, NC 28801-1082; or faxed to [phone]. Oral or hand-
delivered comments must be received within our normal business hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Monday through Friday at our office at the address listed above in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comments maybe mailed electronically in a common digital format to:
Public input is requested by March 3, 2008.

Please contact Karen Compton, Environmental Coordinator, at [phone] if you have any
questions concerning this proposal. Thank you for your continued interest in the management of
the National Forests in North Carolina.

Sincerely,

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