Decision Memo Completed

Potosi Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Clark, Nevada Spring Mountains National Recreation Area

Proposed use of prescribed fire and mechanical and hand treatments to reduce hazardous fuels across approximately 700 acres located in and adjacent to wildland urban interface (WUI).

Location

Potosi watershed in Clark County, Nevada on the western side of the Spring Mountains range south and west of Route 160. It lies in the vicinity of the Clark County Parks and Recreation Area, the Potosi Pines Camp, and the Potosi Boy Scout camp.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/05/2018
2
Comment Period
12/04/2018
3
Decision
09/2019 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
Potosi Hazardous Fuels Reduction ProjectDecision Signed Date: 09/03/2019
ForestsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
DistrictsSpring Mountains National Recreation Area
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels management