Decision Memo Completed

*New recreation special use authorizations

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

The proposed action is to issue new special use authorizations for recreation-related outfitting and guiding on the Divide District. Authorizations may be for up to 10 years.

Location

Existing, open roads, trails, and trailheads on the Divide District outside of Wilderness. Snowmobile use: south and east of US160, north of Divide/Conejos Peak district boundary.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/15/2016
2
Decision
03/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
*New recreation special use authorizationsDecision Signed Date: 03/13/2017
ForestsRio Grande National Forest
DistrictsDivide Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use managementRecreation management