Decision Memo Completed

Rainbow Cave

Black Hills National Forest Custer, South Dakota Hell Canyon Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Research And Development
Rainbow CaveDecision Signed Date: 08/15/2018
ForestsBlack Hills National Forest
DistrictsHell Canyon Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management