Decision Memo Completed

Priority Use (10 year) Outfitter-Guide/ Permit Reclassification

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Mesa, Colorado Grand Valley Ranger District

Moves existing outfitter and guide special use permits to priority use(10) year permit authorization. Proposals will not change existing operations; but may require additional scoping/analysis for effects on National Forest System Lands.

Location

Grand Mesa and Northern Uncompahgre National Forest

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/20/2010
2
Decision
05/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3); 32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Outfitter & Guide Issuance of Ten-Year Priority Use PermitsDecision Signed Date: 05/02/2011
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsGrand Valley Ranger District
Special use managementRecreation management