NRCS to dig 6 soil test pits as a training exercise to study soil profiles. Pits are all located on Pole Mountain. Pit dimensions are 6 ft deep x 70 in long x 30 in wide. Excavated soil will be replaced in pit upon completion. Pits will be hand-dug.
Location
All 6 pits to be in the north-central area of the Pole Mountain unit of the Laramie District just off of Forest Road 702.B. Three pits to be north of the road, and three pits to be south of the road.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/12/2019
2
Decision
09/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2019 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| NRCS Training Program - Soil Test Pits | Decision Signed Date: 09/16/2019 |
| Forests | Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest |
| Districts | Laramie Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Section 17, T. 15 N., R. 71 W., 6th P.M., Albany County, WY. |