Decision Memo Completed

City of Sturgis Bicycle and OHV Events Special Use Permit

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

The City of Sturgis has requested a 5 year special use permit to conduct bicycle and OHV events on NFS lands. These events have been conducted previously under temporary permits. The events would take place on open non-motorized and motorized trails.

Location

Bicycle events would take place on the Centennial trail and Sturgis trail system. OHV events would take place on open BHNF motorized trails as shown on the Motorized Vehicle Use Map.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/28/2020
2
Decision
06/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
City of Sturgis Bicycle and OHV Events Special Use PermitDecision Signed Date: 06/23/2020
ForestsBlack Hills National Forest
DistrictsNorthern Hills Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use managementRecreation management