Decision Memo Completed

Special Use Permit Reissuance for Seven Transitional Priority Use Permits.

White River National Forest Eagle; Gunnison; Pitkin, Colorado West Zone/Sopris Ranger District

The seven transitional priority use permit holders have conducted a variety of outfitting and guiding activities across the Aspen-Sopris Ranger District for many years and the Forest Service proposes to convert them to 10-year priority use permits.

Location

The seven transitional priority use permits are authorized to operate in the Roaring Fork, Fryingpan and Crystal River valleys.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/05/2014
2
Decision
12/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Special Use Permit Reissuance for 7 Transitional Outfitter/Guide PermitsDecision Signed Date: 12/10/2014
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsWest Zone/Sopris Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use managementRecreation management