The Salmon-Challis NF proposes to reroute 0.25 miles of NFS Road #40656 to eliminate 2 ford crossings in ESA-listed fish habitat. A new route will be constructed and bridge installed across Banner Creek.
Location
The project is located approximately 17 miles NW of Stanley, Idaho on the NFS Road #40656 on the Middle Fork Ranger District.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/14/2023
2
Decision
12/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (24), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(24) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Road Decommissioning; Species Habitat Improvements; Road Improvements/Construction; Watershed Improvements |
| Copper Mountain Road Reroute | Decision Signed Date: 12/13/2024 |
| Forests | Salmon-Challis National Forest |
| Districts | Middle Fork Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T12N., R 10E, Section 24 |