Decision Memo Completed

National Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) Training Exercise

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest Rabun, Georgia Chattooga River Ranger District

The exercise would involve training and certifying flight crews to attack wildfires by releasing water from a C-130 tanker airplane to hit a specific target, or drop zone.

Location

The specific site would be located in the Warwoman Wildlife Management Area located northeast of Clayton in Rabun County, Georgia.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/20/2015
2
Decision
04/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2015 (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
MAFFS Training ExerciseDecision Signed Date: 04/24/2015
ForestsChattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
DistrictsChattooga River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management