Decision Memo Completed

Recreation special use permit reissuance

Rio Grande National Forest Hinsdale; Mineral; Rio Grande, Colorado Divide Ranger District

A permit would be reissued to Payne Outfitting for outfitting and guiding. Permits to groom snowmobile trails would be reissued to the South Fork Powder Busters, Silverthread Outdoor Recreation, and the Snow Country Explorers.

Location

Payne outfitting operates west of Creede, CO. Groomed snowmobile trails are near South Fork and Creede, CO.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/23/2016
2
Decision
06/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Recreation special use permit reissuanceDecision Signed Date: 06/20/2016
ForestsRio Grande National Forest
DistrictsDivide Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use managementRecreation management