The project proposal is to collect specimens of Brood VI 17-year cicadas (Magicicada spp.) infected with the fungus Massospora cicadina for sequencing and analysis of the fungal genome submitted by William J. Davis.
Location
The collection area will be along Route 23.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/15/2017
2
Decision
03/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2017 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.11, 7 Cfr 1B.3(A) (3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Research And Development |
| Research to study Cicada | Decision Signed Date: 03/20/2017 |
| Forests | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests |
| Districts | Chattooga River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |