Decision Memo Completed

National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON)

National Forests in Alabama Bibb; Hale, Alabama Oakmulgee Ranger District

To issue two Special Use Permits in support of the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON), Inc. proposal to conduct long term (30 years) research (data collection) in the Mayfield Creek area of the Oakmulgee Ranger District.

Location

Observatory Tower in the Mayfield Creek Watershed area, as well as, 4.9 acres located west of FDR 723 in the High Field area.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/27/2013
2
Comment Period
08/28/2013
3
Decision
11/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
12/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (4)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
National Ecological Observatroy Network Long Term Research ProjectDecision Signed Date: 11/27/2013
ForestsNational Forests in Alabama
DistrictsOakmulgee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management