Decision Memo Completed

Ellis Cave Bat Gate Construction and Installation

Shawnee National Forest Pope, Illinois Hidden Springs Ranger District

Installation of a steel cupola bat gate across the opening to Ellis Cave for the protection of federally listed bat species.

Location

Pope County, Illinois

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/05/2012
2
Comment Period
07/08/2012
3
Decision
08/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
Ellis Cave Gate ConstructionDecision Signed Date: 08/27/2012 Legal Notice Date: 08/29/2012
ForestsShawnee National Forest
DistrictsHidden Springs Ranger District
Wildlife, fish, rare plants