Proposed withdrawal of research natural areas and botanical areas from mineral entry. Necessary part of RNA designation process. Forest Service recommendation to BLM, who makes the decision. Project not subject to the objection process.
Location
This proposal addresses four Research Natural Areas and seven Botanical Areas totaling about 17,000 acres at various locations in South Dakota and Wyoming.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/24/2015
2
Comment Period
09/24/2015
3
Decision
09/2021 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2021 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Land Use Adjustments; Special Area Management |
| Forests | Black Hills National Forest |
| Districts | Black Hills National Forest All Units |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |