Decision Memo Completed

Rapid Creek Rain Gauge Special Use Permit

Bighorn National Forest Sheridan, Wyoming Tongue Ranger District

City of Sheridan has submitted an application to install a rain gauge on Rapid Creek as part of the Goose Creek Flood Notification Network. Proposed facility consists of tipping bucket type gauge and satlink data transmitter/logger with antenna.

Location

T54N, R89W, NE1/4 Sec 23

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/01/2011
2
Comment Period
04/01/2011
3
Decision
06/2011 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2011 (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
City Of Sheridan Rapid Creek Special Use PermitDecision Signed Date: 06/03/2011
ForestsBighorn National Forest
DistrictsTongue Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT54N, R89W, NE1/4 Sec 23
Watershed managementSpecial use management