Decision Memo Completed

Inyo Craters Area Hazard Tree Abatement

Inyo National Forest Mono, California Mammoth Ranger District

Treat dead and dying trees which are currently a danger to the public, infrastructure and improvements, including those currently infested trees which are potential threats. Implementation by Forest Service crews and/or service contractors

Location

Inyo Craters Interpretive site. Affected roads include, but are not limited to 3S22, 3S23 (Mammoth Scenic Loop), 3S29, 3S30 and 3S89, Mammoth Scenic Loop (FS road 3S23).

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/11/2021
2
Decision
03/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.12 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Trail Management; Road Maintenance
Inyo Craters Area Bark Beetle Mortality Hazard Abatement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 03/07/2022
ForestsInyo National Forest
DistrictsMammoth Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT3S; R27E; Secs. 9, 16-17, 20-21, 29 MDB&M
Road managementFacility managementRecreation management