The purpose of the action is to close caves and mines to minimize the transmission potential of white nose syndrome and for the protection of associated wildlife species.
Location
National Forest Systems lands: KY, VA, TN, NC, SC, MS, AL, GA, FL, LA, TX, AR, OK
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/02/2014
2
Decision
06/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2014 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Population Enhancements |
| Southern Region Caves and Abandoned Underground Mine Closures | Decision Signed Date: 06/02/2014 |
| Forests | National Forests in Alabama; Daniel Boone National Forest; Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests; Cherokee National Forest; National Forests In Florida; Kisatchie National Forest; National Forests In Mississippi; George Washington and Jefferson National Forest; Ouachita National Forest; Ozark-St. Francis National Forests; National Forests In North Carolina; Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests; National Forests In Texas; Savannah River Natural Resource Management and Research Insititute; Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area |
| Districts | National Forests in Alabama All Units; Daniel Boone National Forest All Units; Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest All Units; Cherokee National Forest All Units; National Forests In Florida All Units; Kisatchie National Forest All Units; National Forests In Mississippi All Units; George Washington and Jefferson National Forest All Units; Ouachita National Forest All Units; Ozark-St. Francis National Forest All Units; National Forests In North Carolina All Units; Francis Marion and Sumter National Forest All Units; National Forests In Texas All Units; Savannah River Natural Resource Management and Res All Units; Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area All Units |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |