Decision Memo Completed

NRCS SNOTEL Amendment to Master Permit

Bighorn National Forest Johnson; Sheridan, Wyoming Bighorn National Forest All Units

Add two new NRCS SNOTEL sites to increase water data collection.

Location

Powder River Distirct- Located in Soldier Park. Tongue District located in the Little Goose area, close to junction of FDR290 and Trail 627.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/01/2010
2
Comment Period
04/01/2010
3
Decision
05/2010 (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 ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Research And Development; Special Area Management
Little Goose and Soldier Park SNOTEL Site AuthorizationDecision Signed Date: 05/18/2010
ForestsBighorn National Forest
DistrictsPowder River Ranger District; Tongue Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionPowder River District - T54N R84W Sec. 31 : Tongue District – T53N R86W Sec 26.
Watershed managementSpecial use management