Decision Memo Completed

Amendment of Special Use Permit SYL0026

Ozark-St. Francis National Forest Stone, Arkansas Sylamore Ranger District

Amend existing special use permit SYL0026 to fully authorize an additional 4.5 miles of water transmission line on NFS lands to provide a reliable source of potable water for a rural community.

Location

NFS lands within the existing cleared ROW of AR State Highway 14 measuring 8 feet wide and approximately 24, 000 feet long (4.5 miles) from Hidden Ridge Road to intersection of HWYS 14 and 87

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/30/2020
2
Decision
04/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Amendment of Special Use Permit SYL0026Decision Signed Date: 04/19/2021
ForestsOzark-St. Francis National Forests
DistrictsSylamore Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management