Environmental Impact Statement Completed

Buffalo Gap (West Geographic Area) and Oglala National Grasslands Grazing RAMP

Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands Dawes; Sioux; Fall River, Nebraska; South Dakota Fall River Ranger District

Analyze the grazing allotments on the Oglala NG and Buffalo Gap NG (West GA) to determine the difference between existing conditions and desired conditions, and make adjustments to implement the new Forest Plan direction.

Location

All allotments on the Oglala National Grassland in Dawes and Sioux Counties, Nebraska and all allotments in the West Geographic Area of the Buffalo Gap National Grassland in Fall River County, SD

Project timeline

1
NOI in Federal Register
06/11/2010
2
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
07/20/2012
3
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
09/25/2013
4
Decision
09/2013 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
01/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityGrazing, Rescissions Act Of 1995
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management; Grazing Authorizations; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Grazing Structural Improvements
Buffalo Gap and Oglala National Grasslands RAMPDecision Signed Date: 09/25/2013 Legal Notice Date: 09/27/2013
ForestsNebraska National Forest
DistrictsPine Ridge Ranger District; Fall River Ranger District
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Watershed managementGrazing managementWildlife, fish, rare plants