Decision Memo Completed

Addition of aminopyralid to the list of available herbicides in the Ochoco Forest Plan.

Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland Crook; Wheeler, Oregon Ochoco National Forest All Units

The decision will amend the Ochoco Forest Plan by adding the chemical aminopyralid to the list of available herbicides for use in invasive weed management and control.

Location

Ochoco National Forest

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/15/2017
2
Comment Period
02/06/2018
3
Objection Period Start
04/25/2018
4
Decision
07/2018 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
08/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (16), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(16)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation219 (2012)
Project ActivityPlan Amendment
Plan Amendments to Add Aminopyralid to the List of Authorized HerbicidesDecision Signed Date: 07/30/2018
ForestsOchoco National Forest
DistrictsOchoco National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Land management planning