Decision Memo Completed

Temporary Wildlife Feeding Closure Order in Response to Chronic Wasting Disease

Allegheny National Forest Elk; Forest; McKean; Warren, Pennsylvania Allegheny National Forest All Units

To help slow or stop the spread of chronic wasting disease in white-tailed deer, we are proposing a one-year restriction on wildlife feeding activities on National Forest System land.

Location

National Forest System lands on the Allegheny National Forest in northwestern Pennsylvania

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/16/2021
2
Decision
08/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Temporary Wildlife Feeding Closure Order in Response to Chronic Wasting DiseaseDecision Signed Date: 08/23/2021
ForestsAllegheny National Forest
DistrictsAllegheny National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants