The purpose of this project is to understand the stratigraphic distribution, paleocommunity structure, taphonomy, and geochemistry of Burgess Shale-type fossils within the Spence Shale (Wellsville Mountains). Specimens will be collected for analysis.
Location
Wellsville Mountains
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/28/2017
2
Decision
07/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2017 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.11, 7 Cfr 1B.3(A) (3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Research And Development |
| University of Kansas Fossil Request | Decision Signed Date: 07/19/2017 |
| Forests | Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest |
| Districts | Logan Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |