RNA and BA Mineral Withdrawal
Proposed withdrawal of research natural areas and botanical areas from mineral entry. Necessary part of RNA designation process. Forest Service recommendation to BLM, who makes the decision. Project not subject to the objection process.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Cancelled
Location Summary:
This proposal addresses four Research Natural Areas and seven Botanical Areas totaling about 17,000 acres at various locations in South Dakota and Wyoming.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/24/2015 |
| Comment Period | 09/24/2015 |
| Decision | 09/2021 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2021 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Black Hills National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Land Ownership Management; Minerals And Geology; Special Area Management
Project Activity:
Land Use Adjustments; Special Area Management
Forests:
Black Hills National Forest
Districts:
Black Hills National Forest All Units
States:
South Dakota; Wyoming
Counties:
Custer; Lawrence; Pennington; Crook
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Louie Conroy
1019 N. 5th Street
Custer, SD 57730
605-673-9207
louie.conroy@usda.gov
Last Updated: 3/12/2024