Dr. Jim Mead is requesting authorization to continue excavations and research in the Rainbow Cave. The research will include excavating and removing material with bone and plant samples from the cave. Excavations will be screen
Location
Project is located at a Cave.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/10/2017
2
Decision
08/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2018 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations; Research And Development |
| Rainbow Cave | Decision Signed Date: 08/15/2018 |
| Forests | Black Hills National Forest |
| Districts | Hell Canyon Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |