Decision Memo Completed

Smithsonian Institute Research Permit

Olympic National Forest Clallam, Washington Olympic National Forest All Units

The Smithsonian requests reauthorization of their avian research permit to study the effects of dams on terrestrial avian through sampling five songbirds: American dipper, song sparrow, Pacific wren, Townsends warblers and warbling vireo.

Location

Study areas are in the Sol Duc, Gray Wolf, East and West Twin, Elwha, and Dungeness watersheds.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/01/2013
2
Decision
06/2013 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Smithsonian Institute Research PermitDecision Signed Date: 06/03/2013 Legal Notice Date: 06/03/2013
ForestsOlympic National Forest
DistrictsHood Canal Ranger District / Hoodsport; Pacific Ranger District / Forks
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management