Decision Memo Completed

Winter Backcountry Huts and Guide Service Special Use Permit

Deschutes National Forest Deschutes; Jefferson, Oregon Sisters Ranger District

Issue a special use permit through a competitive prospectus to allow for winter backcountry guide services.

Location

Project will occur in the Three Sisters Wilderness, Mt Jefferson Wilderness, the Santiam Pass and Green Ridge areas

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/26/2009
2
Decision
08/2009 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2009 (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
Winter Backcountry and Guide Service Special Use PermitDecision Signed Date: 08/26/2009
ForestsDeschutes National Forest
DistrictsSisters Ranger District
Special use management