Decision Memo Completed

Renewal Special Use Permits for Outfitter/Guide Operations - Lower Rogue & Lower Illinois Rivers

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Curry, Oregon Gold Beach Ranger District

Re-issuance of up to 63 special use permits (SUPs) to outfitter/guides providing tour boat (motorized jet boat), fishing (motorized and drift boat), kayaking, livery services and raft trips on Lower Rogue & Illinois, Lobster-Blossom B & Confl - Nancy

Location

Lower Rogue R (from Lobster Creek upriver to the pool below Blossom Bar Rapids) and Lower Illinois River (from confluence with Rogue River to mouth of Nancy Creek)- nearest town is Agnes OR

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/11/2016
2
Decision
12/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (10); 32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Special Area Management
Renewal Special Use Permits for Outfitter/Guide Operations - Lower Rogue & Lower Illinois RiversDecision Signed Date: 12/09/2016
ForestsRogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
DistrictsGold Beach Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementSpecial area managementSpecial use management