Environmental Assessment Cancelled

RNA and BA Mineral Withdrawal

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

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 AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityLand Use Adjustments; Special Area Management
ForestsBlack Hills National Forest
DistrictsBlack Hills National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Land ownership managementMinerals and geologySpecial area management