Decision Memo Completed

Sumter Forest Plan Amendment to update standard FW-40

Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Abbeville; Chester; Edgefield; Fairfield; Greenwood; Laurens; McCormick; Newberry; Oconee; Saluda; Union, South Carolina Francis Marion and Sumter National Forest All Units

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 Exclusion32.2 (16), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(16)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation219 (2012)
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Plan Amendment
Sumter Forest Plan Amendment to update standard FW-40Decision Signed Date: 05/23/2019 (In Appeal Period) Legal Notice Date: 05/31/2019
ForestsFrancis Marion and Sumter National Forests
DistrictsEnoree Ranger District; Andrew Pickens Ranger District; Long Cane Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsLand management planningVegetation management (other than forest products)