Decision Memo Completed

Astronomy Observation Site.

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

The Forest Service received a proposal to use National Forest System (NFS) land on the CONF for establishing an astronomy observation site.

Location

The approximate GPS coordinates of the site would be 34.46.29.7 degrees North and 83.21.11.3 degrees West.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/17/2015
2
Decision
04/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2016 (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
Astronomy Observation SiteDecision Signed Date: 04/18/2016
ForestsChattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
DistrictsChattooga River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management