Decision Memo Completed

2022 Reauthorization of Expiring Special Use Permits (Forest wide)

Monongahela National Forest Tucker; Webster, West Virginia Monongahela National Forest All Units

Would issue three new special use authorizations allowing for hay and crop rotation cultivation across 34 acres, operation and maintenance of a water reservoir occupying 5.5 acres, and operation and maintenance of a 290 ft. public water line.

Location

Tucker and Webster counties on the Cheat-Potomac and Gauley Ranger Districts.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/06/2022
2
Decision
07/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(11)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
2022 Reauthorization of Expiring Special Use Permits (Forest wide)Decision Signed Date: 07/08/2022
ForestsMonongahela National Forest
DistrictsCheat Ranger District; Gauley Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionWebster Springs, Blackwater Falls, and Parson/Montrose Quads. US Tracts 155, 117, and 478.
Special use management