Decision Memo Completed

Ventsam Road Use Permit and Utility Installation

Black Hills National Forest Lawrence, South Dakota Northern Hills Ranger District

Mr. Ventsam would like to use FSR 247.1 as access to his property. Maintenance including graveling, blading, and snowplowing would occur. 300 ft. of powerline would be extended from existing nearby overhead lines.

Location

Approximately 5 miles south of Deadwood, SD, immediately west of US Highway 385.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/18/2019
2
Decision
02/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2020 (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
Ventsam Road Use Permit and Utility InstallationDecision Signed Date: 02/11/2020
ForestsBlack Hills National Forest
DistrictsNorthern Hills Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management