Decision Memo Completed

North Valley Search and Rescue Special Use Permit

Flathead National Forest Flathead, Montana Hungry Horse Ranger District

North Valley Search and Rescue is proposing to conduct a 2-day advanced backcountry riding snowmobile clinic/training for select North Valley Search and Rescue and Law Enforcement members (estimating 10 students and 4 instructors).

Location

Clinic would be held on the west side of Hungry Horse Reservoir between Beta Creek and Wounded Buck Drainage. Because of the moving nature of the clinic and timeframe, the entire area is requested.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/17/2021
2
Decision
02/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Decision Decided Date02/04/2022
ForestsFlathead National Forest
DistrictsHungry Horse Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management