Decision Memo Completed

Gypsy Copper Fuels Project

Colville National Forest Pend Oreille, Washington Sullivan Lake Ranger District

Fell small diameter trees (6 inch DBH and under) & prune trees greater than 6 inch DBH to a height of 4 feet within 100 feet of structures at the Gypsy Copper Mine Site. Slash created from thinning will be piled & burned or chipped & hauled off.

Location

Within 100 feet of cabin & powder house at the Gypsy Copper Mine Site.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/22/2011
2
Decision
11/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
Gypsy Copper Fuels ReductionDecision Signed Date: 11/04/2011
ForestsColville National Forest
DistrictsSullivan Lake Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT39N R45E SE 1/4 SE 1/4 section 18
Fuels management