Decision Memo Completed

Eastern Oregon University Recreation Event

Payette National Forest Adams, Idaho Council Ranger District

The Forest proposes issuing a temporary Special Use Permit to Eastern Oregon University for an outdoor orientation program for 24 students and 6 instructors. This would include camping at Big Bar Rec Area, hiking, rock climbing, and paddle boarding.

Location

Camping will occur within Big Bar Recreation Area. Hiking would be on NFS Trails 514, 223, 225, and 222. Rock climbing would be on Flat Iron. Paddle Boarding would be on hells Canyon Reservoir.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/08/2019
2
Decision
08/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2019 (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
Eastern Oregon University Recreation EventDecision Signed Date: 08/14/2019
ForestsPayette National Forest
DistrictsCouncil Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management