Decision Memo Completed

Step Outdoors Outfitter and Guide Permit

Black Hills National Forest Custer; Lawrence; Pennington, South Dakota Northern Hills Ranger District

Step Outdoors has requested a special use permit to guide up to 5 hikers on a hike of the entire length of the Centennial Trail, excluding the Norbeck Wildlife Preserve and Black Elk Wilderness. The hike would occur in early June.

Location

Centennial trail, beginning in Wind Cave National Park and ending at Bear Butte State Park.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/13/2017
2
Decision
04/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Decision Decided Date04/13/2017
ForestsBlack Hills National Forest
DistrictsNorthern Hills Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementSpecial use management