Environmental Assessment Completed

Managing Recreation Uses in the Upper Segment of the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River Corridor

National Forests in North Carolina Rabun; Jackson; Macon; Oconee, Georgia; North Carolina; South Carolina Francis Marion and Sumter National Forest All Units

Consider whether to amend forest plans for three national forests (GA, NC & SC) re: recreation on the upper segment of the Chattooga River. Previous comments will be considered.

Location

The project area is located north of SC Highway 28 on the upper 21 miles of the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/09/2010
2
Decision
01/2012 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation219 (1982)
Project ActivityPlan Amendment
Managing Recreation Uses in the Upper Segment of the Chattooga Wild and SceDecision Signed Date: 01/31/2012 Legal Notice Date: 02/02/2012
ForestsChattahoochee-Oconee National Forests; National Forests In North Carolina; Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests
DistrictsChattooga River Ranger District; Nantahala Ranger District; Andrew Pickens Ranger District
Land management planningRecreation management