Decision Memo Completed

Big Spring Shelter on the Appalachian Trail

National Forests in North Carolina Macon; Swain, North Carolina Nantahala Ranger District

The proposed action is to move the Big Spring Shelter from the existing location to an area with 15% grade with designated campsites. Trail relocations will occur both above and below the new shelter location.

Location

Macon & Swain Counties

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/01/2009
2
Decision
07/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
Long Branch ShelterDecision Signed Date: 07/27/2011
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsNantahala Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionAppalachian Trail
Recreation management