Decision Memo Completed

Permit Authorization for Niemier Water Diversion and Conveyance System

Kootenai National Forest Sanders, Montana Cabinet Ranger District

authorization for special use permit allowing use and maintenance of water system on and across NFS land for private water use for domestic and irrigation applications.

Location

The existing Niemier water system is located in the Deer Creek drainage approximately 4 miles south of Heron, Montana.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/16/2014
2
Decision
02/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2015 (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
Permit Authorization for Niemier Water Diversion and Conveyance SystemDecision Signed Date: 02/27/2015
ForestsKootenai National Forest
DistrictsCabinet Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNW1/4NW1/4, Sec. 22, T26N, R34W, Sanders County, PMM
Special use management