Decision Memo Completed

Elk Morris Road Decommissioning

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Clearwater, Idaho Palouse Ranger District

Approximately 12 miles of non-system roads and trails have been surveyed and identified as having a high risk of failure, erosion, poor stream crossings, and impaired soil productivity in the Upper Elk Creek sub-watershed.

Location

See attached map

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/31/2015
2
Decision
08/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning
Elk Morris Road DecommissioningDecision Signed Date: 08/31/2016
ForestsNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
DistrictsPalouse Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT40 N; R2 E; S3, 4, 5, 9, 10
Road management