Decision Memo Completed

National Guard Aviation Training Operations

Black Hills National Forest Custer; Lawrence; Pennington, South Dakota Black Hills National Forest All Units

The SD Army National Guard has requested authorization to conduct helicopter training exercises including touch-and-go landings at certain locations on the Black Hills NF.

Location

The project area includes points from just southwest of Jewel Cave north to Cheyenne Crossing, and from Mystic west to the state line.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/16/2014
2
Decision
07/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2014 (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 ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
National Guard Aviation Training OperationsDecision Signed Date: 07/23/2014
ForestsBlack Hills National Forest
DistrictsBlack Hills National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management