Decision Memo Completed

2021 Reauthorization of Expiring Special Use Permits (Forestwide)

Monongahela National Forest Grant; Greenbrier; Nicholas; Pendleton; Pocahontas; Randolph; Tucker; Webster, West Virginia Monongahela National Forest All Units

Reauthorization of 14 expiring special use permits for: access roads, springs/waterline/water storage tanks, radio antenna sites, telephone and fiberoptic line, oil and gas pipeline, a septic tank, and a light pole. Terms range from 1-30 years.

Location

Thirteen existing/expiring permits located across the Forest.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/12/2021
2
Decision
11/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8); 32.12 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(11)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
2021 Reauthorization of Expiring Special Use Permits (Forestwide)Decision Signed Date: 11/02/2021
ForestsMonongahela National Forest
DistrictsCheat Ranger District; Gauley Ranger District; Greenbrier Ranger District; Marlinton Ranger District; Potomac Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management