Decision Memo Completed

Overmountain Shelter Decommission

National Forests in North Carolina Avery, North Carolina Appalachian Ranger District

Due to factors including health and safety hazards, engineering assessment, sustainability, AT management plans, and partner input, a proposal is being considered to decommission the shelter and pit privy and replace with a covered picnic shelter.

Location

Appalachian Trail in the Roan Mountain Area near Roaring Creek Road

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/23/2023
2
Decision
11/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.
Overmountain Shelter DecommissionDecision Signed Date: 11/09/2023
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsAppalachian Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management