Decision Memo Completed

Weatherwax Road Obliteration Project

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest Judith Basin, Montana Judith Ranger District

Project proposal to decommission by obliteration approximately 5 miles of road as described by the Little Belt, Castle, and North Half Crazy Mountains Travel Plan ROD in the upper Weatherwax Creek watershed.

Location

The Weatherwax Road Obliteration Project area is approximately 3 miles east of Kings Hill in the headwaters of Weatherwax Creek.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/27/2013
2
Comment Period
02/27/2013
3
Decision
05/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Watershed Improvements
Weatherwax Road Obliteration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/20/2013 Legal Notice Date: 05/20/2013
ForestsLewis And Clark National Forest
DistrictsJudith Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionThis project is located in Township 12 North, Range 8 East, Section 1; Township 12 North, Range 9 East, Sections 5 & 6
Road managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management