Decision Memo Completed

Authorize Storage of Crab Fishing Gear at Two Locations on the Petersburg Ranger District

Tongass National Forest Wrangell-Petersburg, Alaska Petersburg Ranger District

Authorize permitted use for storage of crab fishing gear at 2 locations. Site at Saginaw Bay would be used by 2 applicants; at Duncan Canal, 1 applicant. Each applicant's storage site would be limited to an area of approx. 45' x 45'. 5-year permits.

Location

Saginaw Bay (North Kuiu Island) and Duncan Canal (Central Kupreanof Island)

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/21/2017
2
Decision
11/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2018 (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
Authorize Storage of Crab Fishing Gear at Two Locations on the Petersburg Ranger DistrictDecision Signed Date: 11/17/2017
ForestsTongass National Forest
DistrictsPetersburg Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management