Decision Memo Completed

Two temporary sawmills at False Island and Corner Bay.

Tongass National Forest Sitka, Alaska Sitka Ranger District

Re-issue special use permits to operate portable sawmill facilities for log sorting, storing, processing, drying, and finishing timber at two sort yards. Project purpose is to support the economy of Southeast Alaska.

Location

False Island and Corner Bay on SE Chichagof Island.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/30/2013
2
Decision
11/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Two Temporary Sawmills at False Island and Corner Bay and Firewood ProcessiDecision Signed Date: 11/17/2014
ForestsTongass National Forest
DistrictsSitka Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management