Environmental Assessment On Hold

Inyo National Forest Over-Snow Vehicle (OSV) Use Designation

Inyo National Forest Inyo; Madera; Mono; Tulare, California Inyo National Forest All Units

The Inyo National Forest is evaluating its management of over snow vehicle (OSV) use. The purpose of this project is to designate system roads, trails and areas where OSV use will be allowed, in compliance with 36 CFR 212, Subpart C.

Location

The entire portion of the Inyo National Forest that has adequate snowfall, excluding areas where OSV use is prohibited by law. Interactive map at: https://tinyurl.com/5d5ej3dv

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/2026 (Estimated)
2
Comment Period
05/2027 (Estimated)
3
Objection Period Start
09/2027 (Estimated)
4
Decision
01/2028 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
02/2028 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityTravel Management
ForestsInyo National Forest
DistrictsInyo National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management