Decision Memo In Progress

Starr Mountain Land Purchase

Cherokee National Forest McMinn, Tennessee Ocoee - Hiwassee Ranger District

The project would acquire approximately 153 acres on Starr Mountain in McMinn County, TN. The parcel is adjacent to Gee Creek Wilderness and would be managed under the 7.B Scenic Corridor/Sensitive Viewsheds prescription.

Location

The project is located approximately 4 miles south of Etowah, TN.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/24/2022
2
Decision
03/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityLand Purchases
ForestsCherokee National Forest
DistrictsOcoee - Hiwassee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Land acquisition