Decision Memo Completed

Shell Falls Commercial Use Permitting Project

Bighorn National Forest Big Horn, Wyoming Bighorn National Forest All Units

Authorization of Priority Use Outfitter and Guide permits to commercial tour operators stopping at the Shell Falls Visitor Center. Permits may be issued for periods up to ten years.

Location

Located on Hwy 14 in Shell Canyon approximately 11 miles east of Shell Wyoming

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/29/2015
2
Decision
01/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Special Use Authorizations
Decision Memo Shell Falls Commercial Use Permitting ProjectDecision Signed Date: 01/13/2016
ForestsBighorn National Forest
DistrictsMedicine Wheel Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementSpecial use management