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 Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3); 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations; Research And Development |
| WGNHS Bedrock Geophysics Research | Decision Signed Date: 06/05/2013 Legal Notice Date: 06/06/2013 |
| Forests | Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest |
| Districts | Medford-Park Falls Ranger District; Lakewood-Laona Ranger District |