Environmental Assessment Completed

Heber Allotment Analysis

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Navajo, Arizona Black Mesa Ranger District

Allotment analysis to determine re-issuance of a term grazing permit, what grazing management strategy will be implemented in the allotment management plan (AMP), treatments for grassland restoration and maintenance, and placement of tanks and fence.

Location

The allotment is located around the community of Heber Overgaard. The southern boundary borders the Fort Apache Indian Reservation, and the Northern Boundary is the forest boundary.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/13/2014
2
Comment Period
05/15/2015
3
Objection Period Start
08/11/2020
4
Decision
11/2020 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
12/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityGrazing, Rescissions Act Of 1995
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management; Grazing Authorizations; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Grazing Structural Improvements
Heber Allotment AnalysisDecision Signed Date: 11/09/2020
ForestsApache-Sitgreaves National Forests
DistrictsBlack Mesa Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionAll or portions of T10 1/2N R15 ½ E, T11N R15E, T12N R15E, T13N R15E, T14N R15E, T14N R16E, T13N R16E, T12N R16E, T11N R16E, T10 1/2N R16E, T11N R17E, T12N R17E, T13N R17E, T14N R17E, T10 1/2N R17E, T
Grazing management