University of Texas El Paso wishes to conduct seismic imaging of the Bighorn Mountain Range to understand how the Mountain Range was formed and subsequently understand the mechanism of the formation of the Rocky Mountains.
Location
portion of Bighorn NF in Sheridan County
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/28/2010
2
Comment Period
05/28/2010
3
Decision
06/2010 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2010 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Research And Development |
| University of Texas El Paso Deep Structural Seismic Research Project | Decision Signed Date: 06/29/2010 |
| Forests | Bighorn National Forest |
| Districts | Tongue Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Section 3, T.53N, R.89W; Section 24, T. 54N, R.88W; Section 5, T.53N, R.86W; Section 25, T. 54N, R. 86W |