Decision Memo Completed

Cow Creek Pit Development Plan

Boise National Forest Elmore, Idaho Boise National Forest All Units

The Mountain Home Highway District proposes to reopen an existing reclaimed aggregate pit on Forest Road 131. Approximately 288,000 cubic yards of material would be used for road improvements over five phases during a 30-year period.

Location

Road number 131, alongside Cow Creek at steep switchback. Legal Description: Boise Meridian T 1S R 7E Sec. 12

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/26/2021
2
Decision
07/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Cow Creek Pit Development PlanDecision Signed Date: 07/09/2021
ForestsBoise National Forest
DistrictsMountain Home Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology