Decision Memo Completed

USGS Railroad Valley Stream and Precipitation Gauging Stations

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest White Pine, Nevada Ely Ranger District

Installation, operation, maintenance and removal of five precipitation gages and two stream gages.

Location

Railroad Valley area, approximately 35 miles southwest of Ely, Nevada north of Highway 6 in the White Pine Range and approximately 30 miles south of Highway 6 in the Grant Range.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/29/2023
2
Decision
09/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2023 (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 ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
USGS Railroad Valley Stream and Precipitation Gauging StationsDecision Signed Date: 09/25/2023
ForestsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
DistrictsEly Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management