Expand the operating area for Swan Mountain outfitters to allow for greater flexibility and to adjust for changing on the ground conditions. Select current permitted uses would continue in the expanded area with no increase in service use days.
Location
Nearly all NFS lands in the Swan valley north and south of the Swan River State Forest to the boundary with the Lolo National Forest as well as a portion of the Hungry Horse Ranger District.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/20/2021
2
Decision
05/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2022 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(12) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Swan Mountain Outfitters - Expanded Area | Decision Signed Date: 05/12/2022 |
| Forests | Flathead National Forest |
| Districts | Swan Lake Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |