Decision Memo Completed

McWilliams Driveway Permit Reissuance Project

Rio Grande National Forest Conejos, Colorado Conejos Peak Ranger District

It is proposed to amend the McWilliams Forest Road Special Use permit to a Private Driveway Special Use Permit for the remainder of the term. Also authorized is the addition of a gate to manage unauthorized use of the non-system road.

Location

A private driveway permit 2.2 miles long and 12 feet wide encompassing 3.2 acres in Secs. 1 & 2, T. 36 N., R. 6 E., and Secs. 35 & 36, T. 37 N., R. 6 E., NMPM, Conejos County, Colorado.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/24/2017
2
Decision
05/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2020 (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
McWilliams Driveway Permit Reissuance ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/11/2020
ForestsRio Grande National Forest
DistrictsConejos Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSecs. 1 & 2, T. 36 N., R. 6 E., and Secs. 35 & 36, T. 37 N., R. 6 E., NMPM, Conejos County, Colorado.
Special use management