Decision Memo Completed

Lakebed Sediment Core Sampling

Olympic National Forest Clallam; Jefferson; Mason, Washington Olympic National Forest All Units

Oregon State Univsity paleoearthquake research entails lake sediment core sampling in 4 lakes beds on the Olympic National Forest: Beaver Lk, Lena Lk, Spider Lk, Jefferson Lk. Cores are 2.5 in. wide and up to 10 meters deep.

Location

1. Beaver Lake - 48.111390 -124.247040 2. Lena Lake - 47.618767 -123.160924 3. Spider Lake - 47.406588 -123.436100 4. Jefferson Lake - 47.561175 -123.194324

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/16/2013
2
Decision
02/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2014 (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
Lakebed Sediment Core SamplingDecision Signed Date: 02/07/2014 Legal Notice Date: 02/07/2014
ForestsOlympic National Forest
DistrictsOlympic National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management