RMBL has been conducting environmental research on the White River and the Gunnison National Forests since 1928. The proposal is to combine permits from both forests and have the GMUG N.F. take the lead on permit admin. See GMUG SOPA for more info.
Location
North of Crested Butte, Colorado and overlaps the White River and Gunnison National Forests. Research can occur anywhere on four districts upon approval of a yearly plan of operations.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/01/2015
2
Decision
06/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2015 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (15) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations; Research And Development |
| RMBL Special Use Permit Reissuance Decision Memo | Decision Signed Date: 06/02/2015 |
| Forests | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests; White River National Forest |
| Districts | Gunnison Ranger District; Paonia Ranger District; West Zone/Aspen Ranger District; West Zone/Sopris Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | All portions of the Aspen-Sopris, Paonia, and Gunnison Ranger Districts |