Decision Memo Completed

Gold Rush Gravel Grinder Special Use Permit Amendment

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

Organizers of the Gold Rush Gravel Grinder bike race have requested and amendment to their permit to allow for a 45 mile event in addition to the existing 70, 110, and 210 mile events. All events are held on Forest roads open to motorized travel.

Location

Highway 14A, and FSRs 222.3, 222, and 214. Event begins and finishes in Spearfish, SD.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/24/2020
2
Decision
06/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2020 (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
Gold Rush Gravel Grinder Special Use Permit AmendmentDecision Signed Date: 06/17/2020
ForestsBlack Hills National Forest
DistrictsNorthern Hills Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management