Decision Memo Completed

Forest Plan Amendment for Threatened, Endangered, and Sensitive Species

Mark Twain National Forest Barry; Bollinger; Boone; Butler; Callaway; Carter; Christian; Crawford; Dent; Douglas; Howell; Iron; Laclede; Madison; Oregon; Ozark; Phelps; Pulaski; Reynolds; Ripley; Ste. Genevieve; St. Francois; Shannon; Stone; Taney; Texas; Washington; Wayne; Wright, Missouri Mark Twain National Forest All Units

Amend the Forest Plan by modifying and adding standards and guidelines for threatened and endangered aquatic species, and for sensitive bat species. These species were not listed when the Forest Plan was originally approved.

Location

The Mark Twain National Forest is in southern Missouri, with NFS lands in 29 counties.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/30/2013
2
Comment Period
08/30/2013
3
Decision
11/2014 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
12/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (16), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(16)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation219 (2012)
Project ActivityPlan Amendment
Forest Plan Amendment for Threatened, Endangered, and Sensitive SpeciesDecision Signed Date: 11/24/2014
ForestsMark Twain National Forest
DistrictsMark Twain National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Land management planning