Decision Memo Completed

Wall Ranger District Plague Management Project

Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands Jackson; Pennington, South Dakota Wall Ranger District

The US Forest Service is evaluating the potential use of multiple plague management tools which could be used on the Wall Ranger District to combat plague with the objective of enhancing black-footed ferret habitat, and for public health and safety.

Location

The Wall Ranger District excluding any designated Roadless Areas. The project area is primarily composed of mixed grass prairie.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/31/2018
2
Decision
07/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
Plague Management ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/16/2018
ForestsNebraska National Forest
DistrictsWall Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants