Decision Memo Completed

South Pond Hut Special Use Permit and Project-Specific Forest Plan Amendment

Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests Rutland, Vermont Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forest All Units

Conduct a project-specific Forest Plan amendment to waive Diverse Backcountry MA Recreation Standard S-1 within the proposed permit area. Issuance of a special use permit to construct, operate, and maintain a hut to provide year-round public use.

Location

North of South Pond in Chittenden, VT. Located at the terminus of Hadley Lane off Route 100 in Killington.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/06/2025
2
Decision
03/2026 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2026 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3); 32.2 (16), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(16)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Plan Amendment
South Pond Hut Special Use Permit and Project-Specific Forest Plan AmendmentDecision Signed Date: 03/31/2026
ForestsGreen Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests
DistrictsMiddlebury Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Land management planningSpecial use management