Decision Memo Completed

Big Creek Lodge Resort Special Use Permit Reissuance

Payette National Forest Valley, Idaho Krassel Ranger District

Issuance of a new special use authorization, to the new owner J. Curtis Earl Idaho Aviation Foundation, for a new term to replace an existing or expired special use authorization at the Big Creek Lodge Resort.

Location

The project area is located at the Big Creek Public Service Site adjacent to the Big Creek Guard Station and across the road from the Big Creek Campground and public use airstrip, roughly 30 air miles

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/15/2012
2
Comment Period
11/15/2012
3
Decision
02/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Big Creek Lodge Resort Special Use Permit Reissuance ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/12/2013 Legal Notice Date: 02/19/2013
ForestsPayette National Forest
DistrictsKrassel Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 21 N., R. 9 E., Section 26 SW ¼ , Boise Meridian, Valley County, Idaho
Special use management