The Forest Service has been enjoined from using CE category #10 and this project will be re-analyzed and documented in an EA. The intent of this project is to reduce hazardous fuels accumulations on about 4,600 acres near the town of Placerville, ID
Location
Centrally located between Placerville, Centerville, and Pioneerville
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/11/2009
2
Comment Period
04/20/2010
3
Decision
07/2010 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2010 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (10) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Little Ophir Hazardous Fuel Reduction Project | Decision Signed Date: 03/06/2006 (FS Withdrawn) |
| Little Ophir Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project Decision Notice & FONSI | Decision Signed Date: 07/27/2010 Legal Notice Date: 08/02/2010 |
| Forests | Boise National Forest |
| Districts | Idaho City Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T7N, R4E, Sections 12, 13, 24, and T7N, R5E, Sections 7,8,16 |