Decision Memo Completed

East Leesburg Pit Expansion

Salmon-Challis National Forest Lemhi, Idaho Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District

Expand the existing East Leesburg Pit to allow the Salmon-Challis to continue roadwork in areas affected by recent wildfires.

Location

Off the east end of Old Leesburg Road, near Salmon, Idaho.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/23/2025
2
Decision
06/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2026 (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 ActivityRoad Maintenance
Decision Decided Date06/26/2025
ForestsSalmon-Challis National Forest
DistrictsSalmon-Cobalt Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Road management