Decision Memo Completed

US Geological Service Stream Gauge Permit Reissuance

Huron-Manistee National Forests Newaygo, Michigan Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District

US Geological Service's (USGS)special use permit for an unmanned stream gauge on the Little Muskegon River will expire on 12/31/14. USGS would like to continue to use this location and has requested a new 20-year special use permit.

Location

NE1/4 SW1/4 Section 14, T12N,R11W (Croton Township), Newaygo County.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/29/2014
2
Decision
03/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Reissuance of a Stream Gage Permit - U.S. Geological SurveyDecision Signed Date: 03/09/2015
ForestsHuron-Manistee National Forest
DistrictsBaldwin/White Cloud Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management