Decision Memo Completed

AUSTIN RANCH DIVERSION PROJECT

Malheur National Forest Grant, Oregon Blue Mountain Ranger District

Removal of the existing diversion pipe and installation of pre-fabricated steel headgate and pipe that will provide positive irrigation control, reduce channel disturbance, and meet current fish passage requirements for ESA listed fish.

Location

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Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/05/2013
2
Comment Period
06/05/2013
3
Decision
07/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Watershed Improvements
Austin Ranch Diversion Project DecisionDecision Signed Date: 07/12/2013
ForestsMalheur National Forest
DistrictsBlue Mountain Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT11S, R28E, Sec. 22, NWNW; Willamette Meridian
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management