Decision Memo Completed

2010 NRCS SNOTEL Permit Reissuance and Site Installation

Willamette National Forest Lane; Linn, Oregon Willamette National Forest All Units

The Forest proposes to re-issue Special Use Permit WIL67 to the NRCS for the continued operation of 12 existing SNOTEL Monitoring sites. 2 additional sites will be added to the permit and Soil moisture sensor added at an existing site.

Location

Willamette National Forest

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/03/2010
2
Decision
09/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
USDA NRCS 2010 SNOTEL Site Installation & Permit Re-issuanceDecision Signed Date: 09/19/2010
ForestsWillamette National Forest
DistrictsWillamette National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionT. 14 S., R 6 E. Sec. 28, W.M.:T. 15 S., R 5½ E. Sec. 1, W.M.
Special use managementWatershed management