Decision Memo In Progress

Helene Emergency Response Debris Removal via Salvage Sale

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The purpose and need for this emergency response is to complete urgent debris removal actions following the Tropical Storm Helene incident.

Location

Select locations within the Appalachian and Grandfather Ranger Districts

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/14/2025
2
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (19), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(19); Nrcs 7 Cfr 650.6 D(7); Nrcs 7 Cfr 650.6 D(11)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage)
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsGrandfather Ranger District; Appalachian Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels management