Environmental Impact Statement Completed

John Muir and Ansel Adams CEA and Pack Station Analysis

Sierra National Forest Fresno; Inyo; Madera; Mono, California Inyo National Forest All Units

The project will analyze the proposed commercial use by pack stations in the two wilderness areas. A wilderness Trail Management Plan will also be a part of the analysis

Location

John Muir and Ansel Adams Wildernesses

Project timeline

1
NOI in Federal Register
06/15/2004
2
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
04/15/2005
3
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
12/30/2005
4
Decision
11/2005 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
06/2006 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Wilderness Management
Trail and Commercial Pack Stock Management in the Ansel Adams and John Muir WildernessesDecision Signed Date: 11/10/2005 Legal Notice Date: 12/27/2005
ForestsInyo National Forest; Sierra National Forest
DistrictsMono Ranger District; Mammoth Ranger District; White Mountain Ranger District; Mount Whitney Ranger District; Bass Lake Ranger District; High Sierra Ranger District
Special use managementRecreation management