Decision Memo Completed

Special Use Request to Reauthorize Five Apiary Sites in the Sespe Oil Field Area

Los Padres National Forest Ventura, California Ojai Ranger District

The purpose of the five apiaries, approximately 0.5 acres each, is the production of honey. The special use permit authorizing this use would be for a 10-year term.

Location

Site 1 is in the Devils Heart Peak USGS quadrangle. Site 2-5 are in the Fillmore USGS quadrangle.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/01/2008
2
Decision
09/2009 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2009 (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
Special Use Request to Reauthorize Five Apiary SitesDecision Signed Date: 09/29/2009
ForestsLos Padres National Forest
DistrictsOjai Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSites 1-5 are respectively located in SBBM in the 1) NW1/4, S20, T5N R19W, 2) NW1/4, S31, T5N R19W, 3) NW1/4, S31, T5N R19W, 4) SW 1/4 S30 T5N R19W, and 5) SW1/4 S29 T5N R19W
Special use management