Decision Memo Completed

Eddy Creek Road Access

Lolo National Forest Sanders, Montana Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District

Request by outfitter and guide to use a closed National Forest System road to access their private inholding for commercial purposes located approximately 11 miles northwest of Plains and approximately 5 miles up Eddy Creek Road.

Location

Sanders County Montana approximately 11 miles northwest of Plains and approximately 5 miles up Eddy Creek Road.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/09/2025
2
Decision
07/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Road Maintenance
Eddy Creek Road AccessDecision Signed Date: 07/23/2025
ForestsLolo National Forest
DistrictsPlains/Thompson Falls Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use managementRoad management