Decision Memo Completed

Wyoming DOT application for temporary construction -Caribou Slide Section - US Highway 16

Bighorn National Forest Johnson, Wyoming Powder River Ranger District

Approx. 5 acre, temporary construction area to install approx. 40 horizontal drains to prevent further damage to the road. This decision will comply with direction to offer 30-day notice-and-comment and appeal opportunities, as appropriate.

Location

US Highway 16, near milepost 65.5 in Johnson County, Wyoming between Crazy Woman Creek and Caribou Creek

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/19/2012
2
Comment Period
05/19/2012
3
Decision
08/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2012 (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; Road Improvements/Construction
Issuance of Special Use Authorization for WDOT - Caribou slide, Hwy 16Decision Signed Date: 08/16/2012 Legal Notice Date: 08/26/2012
ForestsBighorn National Forest
DistrictsPowder River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNW 1/4 Sec. 36, T. 49N R. 84W, 6th P.M.
Special use management