Decision Memo Completed

2011 National Speleological Society (NSS) Convention

White River National Forest Eagle; Garfield; Pitkin, Colorado White River National Forest All Units

NSS has applied for a SUP for this event under an exemption clause & consistent with decontamination procedures described in Regional Order # R2-10-01. Planned activities would occur from July 16-July 24, 2011 & include: Cave & Geology Field Trips.

Location

Various locations at targeted caves on Eagle/Holy Cross at Fulford Cave, on the Flattops near Coffee Pot, in the upper Fryingpan near Lime Park. Geology field trips to Camp Hale.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/08/2011
2
Decision
05/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Special Use Authorizations
2011 National Speleological Society (NSS) ConventionDecision Signed Date: 05/26/2011
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsWhite River National Forest All Units
Special use managementRecreation management