Decision Memo Completed

Acquired Properties and Inactive Well Decommissioning

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Bayfield; Florence; Forest; Oconto; Oneida; Price; Taylor; Vilas, Wisconsin Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest All Units

Proposal to decommission seven inactive wells at recreation sites and the disposal of buildings and improvements at six acquired properties. Policy and State law require proper abandonment of wells when inactive. The properties are in poor condition.

Location

Various locations on four districts across the forest.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/26/2022
2
Decision
03/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (21), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(21); 32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management
Acquired Properties and Inactive Well DecommissioningDecision Signed Date: 03/15/2023
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementFacility management