Decision Memo Completed

Gold Rush Gravel Grinder Permit Renewal

Black Hills National Forest Lawrence; Pennington; Crook; Weston, South Dakota; Wyoming Northern Hills Ranger District

The organizers of the Gold Rush Gravel Grinder bike race have requested a renewal of their 5 year special use permit. The event is held on gravel roads open to the public. The previous permit for this event has expired; no changes are proposed.

Location

Open gravel roads primarily on the Northern Hills RD, but also crossing portions of the Bearlodge, Hell Canyon, and Mystic RDs.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/26/2018
2
Decision
04/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2018 (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
Gold Rush Gravel Grinder Permit RenewalDecision Signed Date: 04/26/2018
ForestsBlack Hills National Forest
DistrictsBlack Hills National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use managementRecreation management