Decision Memo Completed

Tusquitee RD Mine Gating Project

National Forests in North Carolina Clay, North Carolina Tusquittee Ranger District

Installation of one gate outside of a mine in Clay County to protect bat hibernacula and limit access.

Location

The mine is located in Clay 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
Tusquitee RD Mine Gating ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/20/2024
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsTusquittee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants