Decision Memo Completed

NCRS SNOTEL Sites Conversion Project

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Beaverhead, Montana Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest All Units

Amend the terms of an existing permit under a National Memorandum of Understanding, to allow the Natural Resources Conservation Service to automate 2 existing snow courses (Dad Creek and Slag-a-Melt)to Snotel sites.

Location

Lima-Tendoy and Big Hole Landscapes

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/14/2014
2
Decision
07/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
NCRS SNOTEL Sites Conversion ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/06/2017
ForestsBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
DistrictsDillon Ranger District; Wisdom Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT12S, R12W, Sec 19; T6S, R17W, Sec 29
Special use management