Decision Memo On Hold

Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area OHV Sound Limit Forest Plan Amendment

Siuslaw National Forest Coos; Douglas; Lane, Oregon Siuslaw National Forest All Units

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 Exclusion32.2 (16), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(16)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation219 (2012)
Project ActivityPlan Amendment
ForestsSiuslaw National Forest
DistrictsSiuslaw National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionTownships 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
Land management planningRecreation management