Forest Plan amendment proposal to increase the sound limit for ORVs to more nearly match those of Oregon State DEQ limits.
Location
This proposed project is in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, west of Highway 101 and between the cities of Florence and North Bend, Oregon where motorized vehicle use is allowed (MA B,C, D.)
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/25/2021
2
Comment Period
12/2022 (Estimated)
3
Objection Period Start
02/2023 (Estimated)
4
Decision
04/2023 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
05/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (16), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(16) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 219 (2012) |
| Project Activity | Plan Amendment |
| Forests | Siuslaw National Forest |
| Districts | Siuslaw National Forest All Units |
| Legal Land Description | Townships 18, 19, 20 and 21, South, Range 12 West; Townships 21, 22, 23, and 24 South, Range 13 West, Willamette Meridian; Lane, Douglas, and Coos Counties, Oregon |