We are proposing to construct a bat gate and institute a seasonal closure at Equality Cave (Cave Hill Cave). The cave would be closed to the public from October 1 through April 30 and entry from May 1 to September 30 would be by permit only.
Location
Cave Hill area, near Equality
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/06/2006
2
Decision
02/2007 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2007 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Forest Service Energy Implementation Plan |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements |
| Equality Cave Bat Gate | Decision Signed Date: 02/09/2007 |
| Forests | Shawnee National Forest |
| Districts | Hidden Springs Ranger District |