Decision Memo Completed

WGNHS Bedrock Geophysics Research

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Oconto; Price, Wisconsin Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest All Units

The Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey (WGNHS) is requesting to drill holes into bedrock at 2 Forest locations. This drilling is part of a statewide project to collect data on the ground temperatures with depth in Wisconsin.

Location

Price County: T38N, R2E, Section1 (NENW) along Spur Lake Rd (FR 136). Oconto County: T31N, R16E, Section 23 (SWNE) along Bagley Rapids Rd ( FR 2111).

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/01/2013
2
Comment Period
05/04/2013
3
Decision
06/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3); 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Research And Development
WGNHS Bedrock Geophysics ResearchDecision Signed Date: 06/05/2013 Legal Notice Date: 06/06/2013
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsMedford-Park Falls Ranger District; Lakewood-Laona Ranger District
Special use managementMinerals and geologyResearch