Decision Memo Completed

Cable Gap Shelter Access

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Wise, Virginia George Washington and Jefferson National Forest All Units

This new authorization for use of National Forest lands is for temporary road access across the National Forest for the purpose of constructing a trail shelter on private lands.

Location

This project is located off of White Oak Creek Road, between the Right Fork of Bearpen Creek and Stevens Branch (White Oak Creek), in the Pound River drainage.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/11/2020
2
Decision
08/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2020 (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; Travel Management
Cable Gap Shelter AccessDecision Signed Date: 08/31/2020
ForestsGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest
DistrictsClinch Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementSpecial use management