Decision Memo Completed

Powder Gulch Quarry Expansion

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Madison, Montana Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest All Units

The Madison District proposes to expand the existing Powder Gulch Gravel Pit by 5 acres for Forest Service and Madison County road maintenance in the Ruby River and neighboring drainages.

Location

East of Alder in the Gravelly Landscape, Greenhorn Mountains Management Area

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/21/2021
2
Decision
07/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction; Facility Maintenance; Road Maintenance
Decision Decided Date07/02/2024
ForestsBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
DistrictsMadison Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT9S, R3W, Section 6, SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4
Facility managementRoad management