Decision Memo Completed

Re-issuance of Outfitter and Guide Special Use Permits on the Cheat-Potomac Ranger District

Monongahela National Forest Pendleton; Randolph; Tucker, West Virginia Potomac Ranger District

Several O&G permits are expiring in December 2016 and permitees have requested authorization of a new 10-year permit to offer backpacking/hiking/rock climbing/canoeing services to their clients.

Location

Areas covered under previous authorizations include: Spruce Knob Lake, Seneca Rocks, Bear Heaven, Seneca Creek Backcountry, Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks NRA, and other trails on the Cheat Potomac RD.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/10/2017
2
Decision
02/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Re-issuance of Outfitter and Guide Special Use Permits on the Cheat-Potomac Ranger DistrictDecision Signed Date: 02/09/2017
ForestsMonongahela National Forest
DistrictsPotomac Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use managementRecreation management