Decision Memo Completed

Crab Pot Storage at Farragut Bay

Tongass National Forest Wrangell-Petersburg, Alaska Petersburg Ranger District

Proposal to authorize storage of commercial crab pots and associated gear (lines, buoys, etc.) along the shore of Farragut Bay in two locations - 50 pots at the western site and 250 pots at the eastern site.

Location

Two locations: On the eastern shore of the North Arm in Farragut Bay and on the north side of a spit near the mouth of the Farragut River.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/02/2022
2
Decision
03/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2023 (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
Crab Pot Storage at Farragut BayDecision Signed Date: 03/31/2023
ForestsTongass National Forest
DistrictsPetersburg Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT54S, R77E, Sections 31 & 33
Special use management