Decision Memo Completed

Equality Cave Bat Gate

Shawnee National Forest Saline, Illinois Hidden Springs Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityForest Service Energy Implementation Plan
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Equality Cave Bat GateDecision Signed Date: 02/09/2007
ForestsShawnee National Forest
DistrictsHidden Springs Ranger District
Wildlife, fish, rare plants