Decision Memo Completed

Way Out Mineral Block Road Special Use Authorization

Gifford Pinchot National Forest Lewis, Washington Cowlitz Ranger District

A private landowner has applied for special use of NFS lands to develop an old travel route for hauling logs from a private timber harvest operation. All road improvements would be removed, and the area returned to its natural state upon completion.

Location

Section 26, T14N-R4E. Located in the Mineral Block, off FR 8400.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/01/2019
2
Decision
09/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2019 (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
Way Out/Mineral Block Road Access Special Use AuthorizationDecision Signed Date: 09/19/2019
ForestsGifford Pinchot National Forest
DistrictsCowlitz Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management