Decision Memo Completed

Extended 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 to continue restricting wildlife feeding activities on National Forest System land.

Location

Allegheny National Forest

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/18/2022
2
Decision
08/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2022 (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
Extended Wildlife Feeding Closure Order in Response to Chronic Wasting DiseaseDecision Signed Date: 08/23/2022
ForestsAllegheny National Forest
DistrictsAllegheny National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants