Decision Memo Completed

Aspen-Sopris Ranger District Five Year Recreation Event Special Use Permit Issuance

White River National Forest Gunnison; Pitkin, Colorado White River National Forest All Units

Issuance of five year recreation event permits to authorize 11 recreation events to operate on the Aspen-Sopris Ranger District. Events have been authorized in prior years under temporary permits. Events are running, mountain bike, jeep, and ski.

Location

Events will occur within the Aspen-Sopris and Gunnison Ranger Districts (see individual event maps).

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/05/2016
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
Aspen-Sopris Ranger District Five Year Recreation Event Special Use Permit IssuanceDecision Signed Date: 06/13/2016
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests; White River National Forest
DistrictsGunnison Ranger District; West Zone/Aspen Ranger District; West Zone/Sopris Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management