Decision Memo Completed

National Outdoor Leadership School Permit Renewal Project

Bighorn National Forest Big Horn; Sheridan; Washakie, Wyoming Medicine Wheel Ranger District

Issuance of a new 10 year special use authorization to replace NOLS' current special use authorization that expires 12/31/2016. NOLS leads youth backpacking trips practicing Leave No Trace.

Location

Bighorn National Forest,- Bighorn, Sheridan and Washakie Counties Wyoming (See Recreation Use Capacity Compartment Map and NOLS Currently Authorized Priority Use Service Days)

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/02/2017
2
Decision
03/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
National Outdoor Leadership School Permit Renewal ProjectDecision Signed Date: 03/22/2017
ForestsBighorn National Forest
DistrictsBighorn National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management