Decision Memo Completed

Outfitting and Guiding Fishing permits on the Hiwassee River

Cherokee National Forest Polk, Tennessee Ocoee - Hiwassee Ranger District

The CNF will advertise,though a prospectus,to fill 2 vacant outfitter guide, fly-fishing permits.The permits will initially be issued for a 2-yr probationary period and upon reaching a successful operation and permit compliance will be extended 8 yrs

Location

Hiwassee River from Apalachia Powerhouse east to Hwy 411. Access to the river will include both the Apalachia and Towee Creek Boat Launch sites accessed by NFSR 108 (Hiwassee River Road).

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/26/2015
2
Decision
11/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2015 (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
Outfitting and Guiding Fishing permits on the Hiwassee RiverDecision Signed Date: 11/13/2015
ForestsCherokee National Forest
DistrictsOcoee - Hiwassee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management