Gafford Creek Shale Borrow Pits
Extraction of native fill material needed to maintain roads from three existing pits and two new pits. Authorizing free use permit.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Along Forest Service Roads 776 and 627.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/10/2024 |
| Decision | 03/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 03/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.2 (23), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(23)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Mena Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology; Road Management
Project Activity:
Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Road Maintenance; Travel Management
Project Decision Information
Gafford Creek Shale Borrow Pits
Decision Signed Date: 03/31/2025
Forests:
Ouachita National Forest
Districts:
Oden Ranger District
States:
Arkansas
Counties:
Yell
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Charity Ryles
1603 Highway 71 North
Mena, AR 71953
479-675-3233
charity.j.ryles@usda.gov
Last Updated: 3/31/2025