Decision Memo Completed

Powder River Ranger District Outfitter and Guide Permit Reissuance

Bighorn National Forest Big Horn; Johnson; Washakie, Wyoming Powder River Ranger District

Reissuance of 3 Priority Special Use Authorizations for Outfitter and Guiding which expire on 12/31/13. All Around, Trophies Unlimited and D and D Outfitters would be renewed for 10 year term special use permits with no changes to area or operation.

Location

The entire Powder River Ranger District is covered by these three permits. Watersheds include: Rock Creek, Clear Creek, Crazy Woman Creek, North Fork Powder River, Tensleep Creek and Paintrock Creek.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/01/2013
2
Comment Period
10/04/2013
3
Decision
11/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
01/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Outfitter and Guide Priority Permit IssuancesDecision Signed Date: 11/15/2013 Legal Notice Date: 11/19/2013
ForestsBighorn National Forest
DistrictsPowder River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management