Environmental Impact Statement Completed

Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest Range Allotment Management Plan

Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands Cherry, Nebraska Bessey Ranger District

Determine the difference between existing and desired conditions on all grazing allotments on the SR McKelvie NF and implement grazing strategies to move toward desired conditions as outlined in the Forest Plan.

Location

All of the Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest, approximately 40 miles southwest of Valentine, NE

Project timeline

1
NOI in Federal Register
10/17/2008
2
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
03/12/2010
3
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
08/10/2012
4
Decision
08/2012 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
06/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityGrazing, Rescissions Act Of 1995
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management; Grazing Authorizations; Grazing Structural Improvements
Allotment Management Planning on the McKelvie Geographic AreaDecision Signed Date: 08/27/2012 Legal Notice Date: 08/29/2012
ForestsNebraska National Forest
DistrictsBessey Ranger District
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Grazing management