Project regarding the authorizations of the use or occupancy of National Forest System land for 20 water facilities through the issuance of either a Ditch Bill Easement or a Special Use Permit, per the 2019 Diversion Settlement Agreement
Location
20 water facilities on National Forest System Lands
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/30/2025
2
Decision
03/2026 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2026 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| 2019 Sawtooth Diversion Settlement Agreement | Decision Signed Date: 03/09/2026 |
| Forests | Sawtooth National Forest |
| Districts | Sawtooth National Recreation Area |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |