Decision Memo Completed

13th Annual Ouachita Challenge

Ouachita National Forest Montgomery; Polk, Arkansas Mena Ranger District

The events would consist of a tour, Saturday April 5, 2014 and a race, Sunday April 6, 2014. Events would begin and end at the Oden High School, in Oden, Arkansas. Estimated numbers for the event would be 575 participants along with 300 spectators.

Location

The 60 mile tour and race will use the ONRT, the Womble Trail,Forest Service roads 48, 6, 592, 274, 149, 92, 68, and W74, Montgomery County 81, State routes 379, 88, 298, and US Hwy 270.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/29/2014
2
Comment Period
01/29/2014
3
Decision
03/2014 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
04/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Ouachita Challenge Mountain Bicycling EventDecision Signed Date: 03/07/2014 Legal Notice Date: 03/07/2014
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsOden Ranger District; Womble Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management