Updates to the Sumter forest plan are needed to clarify how the risk of pesticide use is evaluated.
Location
Sumter National Forest. This forest plan amendment would all apply to direction to all three ranger districts.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/30/2018
2
Comment Period
12/07/2018
3
Objection Period Start
02/27/2019
4
Decision
05/2019 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
06/2019 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (16), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(16) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 219 (2012) |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Plan Amendment |
| Sumter Forest Plan Amendment to update standard FW-40 | Decision Signed Date: 05/23/2019 (In Appeal Period) Legal Notice Date: 05/31/2019 |
| Forests | Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests |
| Districts | Enoree Ranger District; Andrew Pickens Ranger District; Long Cane Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |