Decision Memo Completed

Teague Ranches Ditch Bill Easements

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest Meagher, Montana Townsend Ranger District

Issuance of easements for water storage and conveyances systems that qualify under authority of the Ditch Bill (P.L 99-545). Storage and conveyance systems are existing and in place; previously authorized by Special use Permit or terms of an AMP.

Location

21 miles NE of Townsend, Montana; Pickfoot and Atlanta Creeks.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/06/2011
2
Comment Period
04/27/2012
3
Decision
06/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3); 32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityLand Use Adjustments; Special Use Authorizations
Teague Ranches Ditch Bill EasementDecision Signed Date: 06/15/2012 Legal Notice Date: 06/21/2012
ForestsHelena National Forest; Lewis And Clark National Forest
DistrictsTownsend Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT9N, R4E; secs. 4,5,6 and T10N, R4E; sec. 32
Regulations, directives, ordersSpecial use management