Decision Memo Completed

Research project to study Cicada

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

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 Exclusion32.11, 7 Cfr 1B.3(A) (3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityResearch And Development
Research to study CicadaDecision Signed Date: 03/20/2017
ForestsChattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
DistrictsChattooga River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Research