Decision Memo Completed

Research Study Seismic Recording - University of Colorado

Bighorn National Forest Big Horn; Johnson; Sheridan; Washakie, Wyoming Bighorn National Forest All Units

University of Colorado will install 33 temporary seismic recording stations on the Bighorn National Forest. Data collected would be used to create a picture of how the Bighorn Mountains were formed.

Location

Multiple locations totaling 33 stations spread across entire Bighorn NF.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/21/2009
2
Comment Period
12/21/2009
3
Decision
06/2010 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2010 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityResearch And Development; Special Area Management
Research Study Seismic Recording - University of ColoradoDecision Signed Date: 06/02/2010
ForestsBighorn National Forest
DistrictsBighorn National Forest All Units
Special use managementMinerals and geology