Decision Memo Completed

Nantahala RD Mine Gating Project

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

Place gates outside of two mines in Macon County to protect bat hibernacula and limit access.

Location

Two locations in Macon County, North Carolina.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/01/2023
2
Decision
02/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
Nantahala RD Mine Gating ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/02/2024
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsNantahala Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsMinerals and geology