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DECISION MEMO ISOLATED OR PRE-ANILCA CABIN PERMIT RENEWALS 2015 U.S. FOREST SERVICE, TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST NATIONAL MONUMENT & JUNEAU RANGER DISTRICT

BACKGROUND The Forest Service is considering the reissuance of cabin and tent platform pennits located on Admiralty Island National Monument and Juneau Ranger District that expire on December 31, 2014.

The permitted structures include one tent platform, four pre-ANILCA cabins, and 22 isolated cabin permits all located on the two districts. The new permits will extend the authorization for a five-year period. All are existing structures; no new structures are proposed. These structures do not include public use recreation cabins available for rent from the Forest Service. They are private cabins, most of which were built in the 1950's and 1960's for the purposes of hunting, fishing and other traditional uses. Four of these permits are located on the Juneau Ranger District with the remaining 23 on Admiralty National Monument within the Kootznoowoo Wilderness. They are authorized under the National Interest Lands Conservation Act of 1980 (ANILCA) and Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 251, Subpart B.

Direction for Special Use Administration pertaining to these pennits is detailed in Forest Service Manual (FSM) 2720, Forest Service Handbook (FSH) 2709.11, Chapter 40 Special Uses Administration, Section 41.2'- Individual Use (RIO supplement):

41.2- Individual Use 1. Administration of ANILCA Shelters/Temporary Facilities in Alaska. This section of the supplement provides guidance for individual private use shelters. ANILCA shelters associated with an outfitter and guide operation (section 41.53), or used for commercial operations (section 45) are addressed.in other portions of this supplement.

a. Authority. ANILCA Section 1316 and the Organic Act of 1897. b. Objectives. (1) Authorize the minimum facilities directly and necessary related to the taking of fish and wildlife. (2) Minimize the impact oftemporilry facilities on other forest users (3) Ensure that temporary facilities do not evolve into permanent structures or occupancies on National Forest System lands. · (4) Ensure the safety of the general public and the permit holders. (5) Protect the forest environment including soil, vegetation, water quality, wildlife, air quality and historic resources, and control of invasive species. (6) Comply with requirements for protection of threatened and endangered species, historic structures and archaeological properties. (7) Maintain the national forest setting by requiring the use of materials that blend

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with and are compatible with the surrounding landscape. (8) Continue uses associated with the taking of fish and wildlife per ANILCA section 1316. c. Policy. On all public lands where the taking of fish and wildlife is permitted in accordance with the provisions of ANILCA section 1316, or other applicable State and Federal law, the Forest Service shall permit, subject to reasonable regulation to ensure compatibility, the continuance of existing uses, and the future establishment and use of temporary campsites, tent platforms, shelters, and other temporary facilities and equipment directly and necessarily related to such activities.

The Authorized Officer may determine, after adequate notice, that the establishment and use of new temporary facilities or equipment constitutes a significant expansion of existing facilities or uses, which would be detrimental to the purposes for which the area was established. In such a case new authorizations may be denied.

For shelters in wilderness, temporary facilities will only be authorized when the proposed facilities are directly and necessarily related to the taking of fish and wildlife and the following conditions exist: · • Proposed facilities are needed as practical necessity to conduct legal activities for the taking of fish and wildlife. • Applicant has no practical alternative location on private land, or on NFS land outside of wilderness.

Any actions that limit or eliminate existing uses (for example: those established prior to December 2, 1980) are reserved to the Regional Forester. See Rl 0-FSM 2323.04- Respcinsibilities.

2. ANILCA Cabins. (This section applies to all ANILCA section 1303 cabins both outside and inside of wilderness or wilderness study areas). Permits will be issued under the authority of the Alaska · ·National Interest Lands Conservation Act of December 2, 1980. Permits may be modified to reflect reasonable regulations as may be prescribed by the Secretary of Agriculture due to changes in '· regulations and policy. This includes changes in permit terms, tenure, and fees. All special use permits will be entered into the I-Web special use data system (SUDS). Cabin codes should be reviewed and updated to reflect actual on-the-ground conditions.

a. Authority. ANILCA Section 1303(b), (c), and (d), and the Organic Act of 1897 b. Objectives. (1) Maintain remote cabin or residence sites in a natural condition. (2) Ensure safety of the general public and the permit holders. (3) Protect the forest environment including soil, vegetation, water quality, fish, wildlife, air quality, and historic resources. (4) Comply with requirements for protection of threatened and endangered species, historic structures and archaeological properties, and control of invasive species. (5) Maintain the national forest setting by requiring the use of materials that blend with and are compatible with the surrounding landscape. ( 6) Provide for the continuation of traditional uses of existing cabins and related

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stmctures. c. Policy. ANILCA Sections 1303(b), (c), and (d) provide specific direction for the constmction, use, and occupancy of cabins and other related stmctures existing at the time ANILCA was enacted on Federal Lands, other than National Parks in Alaska. The specific direction listed her applies to cabins on the National Forest System lands in Alaska, excluding facilities on mining claims. Over time, national policy, in combination with the provisions of ANILCA Section 1303, will result in a noticeable reduction in the number of privately owned cabins on the public lands in Alaska. The differing criteria are a reflection of congressional intent to balance the values to be protected against fair and equitable treatment of persons using and occupying existing cabins on public lands.

Any actions that limit or eliminate existing uses (i.e. those established prior to December 2, 1980) are reserved to the Regional Forester. See RlO-FSM 2323.04-Responsibilities.

Management Direction provided in Section 2 - ANILCA Cabins applies to authorized cabins under permit as of December 2, 1980 (including pre-ANILCA cabins).

DECISION I have decided to authorize the reissuance of permits for the above referenced tent platform, pre­ ANILCA cabins and isolated cabins pennits on Admiralty National Monument and Juneau Ranger District. Under the National Enviromnental Policy Act (NEPA) this activity falls within a category of actions established by the Chief of the Forest Service which normally do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the quality of the human environment and, therefore, may be categorically excluded from documentation in an enviromnental impact statement or environmental assessment.

Specifically, this decision may be categorically excluded under 36 CFR 220.6 ( e)(l 5): issuance of a new special use authorization for a new term to replace an existing or expired special use authorization when the only changes are administrative, there are not changes to the authorized facilities or increases in the scope or intensity of authorized activities, and the applicant or holder is in full compliance witfl the terms and conditions of the special use authorization. I find that there are no effects to extraordinary circumstances that would warrant further analysis and documentation in an EA or EIS. I took into accoimt resource conditions identified in agency procedures that should be considered in determining whether impacts to extraordinary circumstances might exist.

The locations of the isolated cabin authorizations to be renewed on Admiralty Island National Monument are as follows:·

The Bartoo isolated cabin is located on the west side of Admiralty Island's Glass Peninsula between Fools Inlet and Seymour Canal about 1.5 miles South of Fools Point. The permit authorizes use of an existing 12 ft. by 16 ft. cabin and outhouse. The location is described as Section 26, T.44S., R.68E., CRM. The GPS coordinates are N58.021389 and Wl34.233333. The Land Use Designation (LUD) is Wilderness National Monument. The cabin has been under pe1mit since 1965 and permitted to Russell and Alice Bartoo since 1985.

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The Bartoo isolated cabin (second permit) is located on the west side of the Glass Peninsula at Hole-in­ the-Wall in Seymour Canal. The permit authorizes use of an existing 12 ft. by 15 ft. cabin with a 5 ft. by 5 ft. storage shed. The location is described as Section 24, T. 45S., R. 69E., CRM. The OPS coordinates are N57.957222 and W134.159444. The LUD is Wilderness National Monument. The cabin has been under permit since 1965 and under permit to Russell and Alice Bartoo since 1985.

The Bertholl isolated cabin is located on the west side of Swan Island in Seymour Canal. The permit authorizes use of an existing 19 ft. by 12 ft. cabin. The location is described as Section 33, T.45S., R.69K, CRM. The OPS coordinates are N57.918333 and W134.25611 l. The LUD is Wilderness National Monument, Special Interest Area. The cabin has been under permit since 1964 and permitted to John Bertholl since 1984.

The Cameron isolated cabin is located on the north shore of King Salmon Bay along Seymour Canal. The permit authorizes an existing 14 ft. by 16 ft. cabin. The location is described as Section 27, T.44S., R.68E., CRM. The OPS coordinates are N58.029722 and Wl34.284167. The LUD is Wilderness National Monument. The cabin has been under permit since 1958 and permitted to Farlin Cameron since 1961.

The Fagerstrom isolated cabin is located on the east side of the Glass Peninsula along Stephens Passage approximately 4 miles south of Midway Point. The permit authorizes use of an existing 12 ft. by 16 ft. cabin and a 3 ft. by 4 ft. out house. The location is described as Section 34, T.48S., R.71E., CRM. The OPS coordinates are N57.674444 and W133.885278. The LUD is Wilderness National Monument. The cabin has been under permit to A.K. Fagerstrom since 1971 ..

The Frenette isolated cabin is located on the west side of Admiralty Island at near Game Cove approximately 0.5 miles upstream from outlet of Wheeler Creek. The permit authorizes use of an existing 16 ft. by 16 ft. cabin and 3 ft. by 3 ft. outhouse. The location is described as Section 16, T.44S., R.65E., CRM. The OPS coordinates are N58.054167 and Wl34.78361 l. The LUD is Wilderness National Monument. The cabin has been under permit since 1969 and permitted to Erik Frenette c/o Kami Frenette since 2005.

The Good isolated cabin is located on the east side of the Glass Peninsula along Stephens Passage approximately 0.75 miles South of South Island. The permit authorizes use of an existing 16 ft'. by 20 ft. cabin. The location is described as Section 22, T45S., R70E., CRM. The LUD is Wilderness National Monument. The OPS coordinates are N57.957222 and WI 34.065556. The cabin has been under permit 1971 and has been permitted to Sam Good c/o Craig Good since 2000.

The lngledue isolated cabin is located on the west side of Glass Peninsula, east of Bug Island in Seymour Canal. The permit authorizes us of an existing 12 ft. by 16 ft. cabin. The location is described as Section 6, T.46S., R70E., CRM. The OPS coordinates are N57.906389 and W\34.134167. The LUD is Wilderness National Monument. The cabin has been under permit since 1964 and permitted to Randy lngledue since 1996.

The Macaulay isolated cabin is located in Pybus Bay on Admiralty Island. The permit authorizes use of an existing 16 ft. by 24 ft. cabin and a 3 ft. by 3 ft. outhouse. The location is described as Section 9, T.52S., R.70E., CRM. The OPS coordinates are N57.375556 and Wl34.191111. The LUD is Wilderness National Monument. The cabin has been under permit since 1960 and permitted to Jeanie and Scott Macaulay since 1996.

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The Madsen isolated cabin is located at the entrance of Swan Cove in Seymour Canal. The permit authorizes use of an existing 12 ft. by 16 ft. cabin. The location is described as Section 16, T.45S., R.69E., CRM. The GPS coordinates are N57.9699 and W134.25186. The LUD is Wilderness National Monument. The cabin has been under permit since 1965 and permitted to Donald C. and Sharon M. Madsen since 198 5.

The Mattson isolated cabin is located at King Salmon Bay in Seymour Canal. The permit authorizes use of an existing 10 ft. by 18 ft. cabin, a 10 ft. by 10 ft. storage shed and a 3 ft. by 3 ft. outhouse. The location is described as Section 27, T.44S., R.68E., CRM. The GPS coordinates are N58.024444 and W134.274722. The LUD is Wilderness National Monument. The cabin has been under permit since 1966 and permitted to Ken Mattson since 1997.

The Meek isolated cabin is located is located on the west side of Glass Peninsula due east of the north end of Bug Island. The permit authorizes use of an existing 12 ft. by 20 ft. cabin and a 4 ft. by 4 ft. outhouse. The location is described as Section 31, T.45 S., R.70E., CRM. The GPS coordinates are N57.929167 and W134.139167. The LUD is Wilderness National Monument. The cabin has been under permit since 1969 and permitted to John Meek since 1993.

The Messerschmidt isolated cabin is located at the north arm of Gambier Bay. The permit authorizes use of an existing 12 ft. by 24 ft. cabin. The location is described as Section 24, T.50S., R.71E., CRM. The GPS Coordinates are N57.525278 and Wl33.942222. The LUD is Wilderness National Monument. The permit has been under permit since 1970 and permitted to Forrest Messerschmidt and Sandi Hughes since 2004.

The Millar isolated cabin is located on the west side of Glass Peninsula approximately 2.5 miles south of the head of Seymour Canal. The permit authorizes the use of an existing 18 ft. by 20 ft. cabin with attached woodshed and a 4 ft. by 4 ft. outhouse. The location is described as Section 10, T.44S., R.68E., CRM. The GPS coordinates are N58.068333 and Wl34.27. The LUD is Wilderness National Monument. The cabin has been under permit since 1965 and permitted to Michael Millar since 1978.

The Rocereto isolated cabin is located on the west side of Glass Peninsula approximately 7 miles south of the head of Seymour Canal. The permit authorizes use of an existing 16 ft. by 24 ft. cabin and an outhouse. The location is described as Section 11, T.45S., R.69E., CRM. The GPS coordinates .are N57.981 l l l and W134.191944. The LUD is' Wilderness National Monument. The cabin has been under permit since 1963 and permitted to Jacob Rocereto since 1992.

The Rudolph isolated cabin is located on the west side of Swan Island in Seymour Canal. The permit authorizes use of an existing 16 ft. by 24 ft. cabin, an 8 ft. by 12 ft. storage shed, and an outhouse. The location is described as Section 32, T.45S., R.69E., CRM. The GPS coordinates are N57.930278 and W134.267222. The LUD is Wilderness National Monument, Special Interest Area. The cabin has been under permit since 1964 and permitted to Kenneth Rudolph since 1980.

The Sams isolated cabin is located on the east side of Glass Peninsula just south of Station Point. The permit authorizes use of an existing 12 ft. by 16 ft. cabin and outhouse. The location is described as Section 8, T.45S., R.70E., CRM. The GPS coordinates are N57.990278 and Wl34.104722. The LUD is Wilderness National Monument. The cabin has been under permit since 1970 and permitted to Roger and Barbara Sams since 1981.

The Seibel isolated cabin is located on the southwest side of Pleasant Bay. The permit authorizes use of an existing 12 ft. by 18 ft. cabin and a 4 ft. by 4 ft. outhouse. The location is described as Section 10,

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T.49S., R.71E., CRM. The GPS coordinates are N57.63740 and Wl34.00582. The LUD is Wilderness National Monument. The cabin has be~n under permit since 1971 and permitted to Travis Seibel since 2000.

The Smith isolated cabin is located near Twin Point on Glass Peninsula. The permit authorizes use of an existing 12 ft. by 16 ft. cabin and a 4 ft. by 4 ft. outhouse. The location is described as Section I, T.46S., R.70E., CRM. The GPS coordinates are N57.912778 and Wl34.003333. The LUD is Wilderness National Monument. The cabin since has been under permit since 1966 and permitted to Craig Smith since 1999.

The Stears isolated cabin is located on the west side of Seymour Canal near Buck Island Spit. The permit authorizes use of a 24 ft. by 12 ft. cabin, 10 ft. by 10 ft. woodshed and 3 ft. by 3 ft. outhouse. The location is described as Section 8, T.48S., R70E. The GPS coordinates are N57.731389 and Wl34.l 16944. The LUO is Wilderness National Monument. The cabin has been under permit since 1969 and permitted to Gary Stears since 2011.

The Williams isolated cabin is located on east side of Swan Island in Seymour Canal. The permit authorizes use of an existing 12 ft. by 16 ft. cabin and an outhouse. The location is described as Section 27, T.45S., R.69E., CRM. The GPS coordinates are N57 .938056 and Wl34.21. The LUD is Wilderness National Monument, Special Interest Area. The cabin has been under permit since 1970 and permitted to Michael Williams since 1987.

The locations of the pre-ANILCA cabin authorizations to be renewed on Admiralty National Monument are as follows:

The Short pre-ANILCA cabin is located east of Murder Cove on the southern part of Admiralty Island. The permit authorizes use of an existing 14 ft. by 16 ft. cabin, 4 ft. by 4 ft. outhouse and 10 ft. by 13 ft. woodshed. The location is described as Section 12, T.56S., R.68E., CRM. The GPS coordinates are N57.035556 and Wl34.530556. The LUl) is Wilderness National Monument. The cabin has been under permit since 2005.

The Pusich pre-ANILCA cabin is located in Fool Inlet on the west side of Glass Peninsula. The permit authorizes use of an existing 10 ft. by 8 ft. cabin with a 4 ft. by 4 ft. tipout. The location is dese

The locations of the renewed authorizations on Juneau Ranger District are as follows:

The Bethers isolated cabin is located on the east sicle of Mansfield Peninsula on Admiralty Island approximately 1.5 miles north of Bear Creek. The permit authorizes use of a cabin, woodshed and pit toilet. The location is described as Section 21, T.41 S., R.65E., CRM. The GPS coordinates are N58.294722 and Wl34.802778. The LUD is Semi-Remote Recreation. The cabin was built in 1954 and has been under permit to Monika Bethers since 2010.

The Forrest pre-ANILCA cabh1 is located at Teardrop Creek approximately 6 miles north of Point Howard on the west side of Lynn Canal. The permit authorizes the use of an 11 ft. by 17 ft. cabin. The location is described as Section 19, TAOS., R.63E., CRM. The GPS coordinates are N58.380278 and W135.08. The LUD is Semi-Remote Recreation. The cabin was built in 1978 and has been tmder pennit

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to John Forrest since 2000.

The Germain pre-ANILCA cabin is located near Piling Point on the east side of Mansfield Peninsula on Admiralty Island. The permit authorizes use of an existing 12 ft. by 26 ft. cabin, a 4 ft. by 4 ft. outhouse, and a 10 ft. by 10 ft. wood shed. The location is described as Section 8, T.41S., R.65E., CRM. The GPS coordinates are N58.321389 and Wl34.806667. The LUD is Semi-Remote Recreation. The cabin has been under permit since 1956 and permitted to Nicholas "Win" Germain since 2009.

The Wilson tent platform is located approximately 1.5 miles northwest (upriver) from the head of St. James Bay. The permit authorizes use of a 16 ft. by 14 ft. tent platform site and a 4 ft. by 4 ft. outhouse. The location is described as Section 13, T.37S., R.61E., CRM. The LUD is Scenic Viewshed. The site has been under permit to Wayne Wilson since 2005.

PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT This action was originally listed as a proposal oil the Tongass National Forest Schedule of Proposed Actions and updated periodically during the analysis. A scoping letter describing the proposal and soliciting comments was sent to the following: Environmental Organizations - Conservation Council Sierra Club (Juneau Chapter) Nature Conservancy Alaska Rainforest Campaign Earth J usti ce Friends of Admiralty Island Tribal Contacts - Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Al( Organized Village of Kake Angoon Community Association Douglas Indian Association Native Corporations - Kootznoowoo Inc. Kake Tribal Corp. City Governments - City of Kake City of Angoon City & Borough of Juneau State of Alaska - Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Div. of Parks Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Div. of Mining, Land & Water

No comments were generated by the scoping process.

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FINDINGS REQUIRED BY OTHER LAWS AND REGULATIONS

2008 Tongass Land and Resource Management Plan

This decision is consistent with the 2008 Tongass Land and Resource Management Plan (Forest Plan). The project is located within areas identified in the Forest Plan as having a Land Use Designation of (LUD) of Wilderness National Monument, Special Interest Area, Semi-Remote Recreation and Scenic Viewshed.

Direction for management of LUD Wilderness National Monument is as follows: Provide for the continuation of cabin authorizations that pre-date December 2, 1980 (ANILCA Cabins) consistent with ANILCA 1303(d); the continuation of authorizations for cabins that did not have a valid authorization prior to December 2, 1980 (Pre-ANILCA Cabins) consistent with ANILCA 1303(b); and for the continuation of existing and future establishment and use oftent platforms, directly related to and necessary for the taking offish and wildlife in accordance with ANILCA (Section 1316).

Direction for management for LUD Special Interest Area is as follows: Major and minor developments may be compatible with the LUD objectives depending on the scope, purpose and magnitnde of the proposal. Proposals will be evaluated on a case by case basis. Refer to the Recreation and Tourism Forest-wide Standards and Guidelines.

Direction for management of LUD Semi-Remote Recreation is as follows: Permit small scale, rustic recreation and tourism facilities such as recreation cabins, shelters, docks, and enclaves concentrated recreation and tourism development. Apply the Moderate Scenic Integrity Objective to any developments, facilities or structures.

Direction for management for LUD Scenic Viewshed is as follows: Allow construction of structnres only when Scenic Integrity Objectives can be achieved.

ANILCA Sections 810 & 811, Subsistence Evaluation and Finding

Continuing the authorized use has been evaluated to determine potential effects on reasonable access to subsistence resources on National Forest System Lands. The effects of this project have been evaluated to determine potential effects on subsistence opportunities and resources. There is no documented or reported subsistence use that would be restricted as a result of this decision. For this reason, this action would not resnlt in a significant pussibility of a significant restriction of subsistence use of wildlife, fish, or other foods.

Endangered Species Act of 1973

Scoping of Forest Service specialists was perfonned along with reviews of previously completed biological evaluations. Reissuance of permits for existing structures was deemed to not cause or contribute to a trend towards federal listing or cause a loss of viability to populations or species.

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National Historic Preservation Act of 1966

The Forest Service program for compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHP A) includes locating, inventorying and evaluating the National Register of Historic Places eligibility of historic and archeological sites that may be directly or indirectly affected by scheduled activities. Regulations (36 CFR 800) implementing Section 106 of the NHPA require Federal agencies to consider the effects of their actions on sites that are determined eligible for inclusion in or are listed in the. National Register of Historic Places (termed "historic properties"). A Forest Service archeologist has reviewed this project and we have made a detennination of No Historic Properties Affected in the area of potential effect for the proposed project.

Floodplain Management (E.O. 11988), & Protection of Wetlands (E.O. 11990)

This activity will not impact the functional value of any floodplain as defined by Executive Order .11988 and will not have negative impacts on wetlands as defined by Executive Order 11990.

Recreational Fisheries (E.O. 12962)

Federal agencies are required, to the extent permitted by law and where practicable, and in cooperation with States and Tribes, to improve the quantity, function, sustainable productivity, and distribution of U.S. aquatic resources for increased recreational fishing opportunities. As required by this Order, I have evaluated the effects of this action on aquatic systems and recreational fisheries and documented those effects relative to the purpose of this order. Since there arc no effects to fisheries resources within the project area there will be no direct, indirect or cumulative impacts related to this Order.

Environmental Justice (E.O. 12898)

I have determined that, in accordance with Executive Order 12898, this project does not have disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects on minority populations and low income populations.

Invasive Species (E.O. 13112) Executive Order 13112 directs Federal agencies to identify actions which may affect the status of invasive species; prevent the introduction of invasive species; detect and respond rapidly to and control populations of such species; monitor invasive species populations; and to provide for restoration of native species and habitat conditions in ecosystems that have been invaded. Actions to be talcen include planning at the local, tribal, and state level for species that are likely to cause economic or environmental harm, or, regional, and ecosystem levels, in cooperation with stake holders and · organizations addressing invasive species. Agencies are not to fund or authorize actions that the agency believes are likely to cause or prmnote the introduction or spread of invasive species, unless the benefits of the action outweigh the potential harm caused by the species.

An invasive plant risk assessment has been completed for this project, findings and recommendations are incorporated into project design and decision. Refer to Invasive Weed Risk Assessment for mitigation measures addressing the management of invasive plants.

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Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act

The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act requires that all federal agencies consult with.the National Marine Fisheries Service when any project "may adversely affect" essential fish habitat (EFH). The Forest Service has determined that this project will not adversely affect EFH.

IMPLEMENTATION DATE This action falls within a category of actions which are not subject to appeal. Implementation of this decision may occur immediately.

CONTACT For additional infonnation concerning this decision, contact: Jessica Schalkowski Natural Resources Specialist Special Use Permit Administration UJ'Juneau Ranger District Chad VanOrmer Date Monument Ranger

Brad Orr Date District Ranger

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