Environmental Assessment Completed

Helibase Development Project

Mark Twain National Forest Phelps, Missouri Houston / Rolla / Cedar Creek Ranger District

This helicopter is used to assist firefighters in wildfire suppression actions, and to provide aviation support to hazardous fuels projects, and other resource projects on the Forest.

Location

The Mark Twain National Forest Helibase Development Project is located on the Houston/Rolla/Cedar Creek Ranger District on the west side of Highway 63 in Phelps County, Missouri.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/11/2016
2
Comment Period
05/31/2018
3
Objection Period Start
07/19/2018
4
Decision
10/2018 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
10/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
Helibase Development ProjectDecision Signed Date: 10/15/2018
ForestsMark Twain National Forest
DistrictsHouston / Rolla / Cedar Creek Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 35N, Range 8W, Sections 5,6 and Township 36N, Range 8W Section 32.
Facility managementFuels management