Decision Memo Completed

Re-issuance of Outfitter & Guide Special Use Permits on North Zone Monongahela National Forest CE

Monongahela National Forest Pendleton; Pocahontas; Randolph; Tucker, West Virginia Monongahela National Forest All Units

Several O&G temporary use permits are expiring December 2019 and permitees have requested authorization of a 10-year permit to offer backpacking, rock climbing, and fishing services to their clients.

Location

Seneca Rocks, Seneca Creek BC, Laurel Fork Wilderness, Otter Creek Wilderness, Canaan Mountain BC, Cranberry BC, Dolly Sods, Shavers Fork of the Cheat, N Fork of the S Branch & South Branch rivers

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/01/2019
2
Decision
12/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Re-issuance of Outfitter & Guide Special Use Permits on North Zone Monongahela National Forest CEDecision Signed Date: 12/06/2019
ForestsMonongahela National Forest
DistrictsCheat Ranger District; Gauley Ranger District; Greenbrier Ranger District; Potomac Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementSpecial use management