NEPA Documents
Project development necessary for implementation of land use plans (Resource Management Plans) requires analysis under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). NEPA ensures that the BLM (and other Federal agencies) consider the impact of an action on the quality of the human environment before decisions are made and the action is taken. Two types of NEPA documents that are prepared and provide opportunity for public involvement are Environmental Impact Statements and Environmental Assessments. There are certain actions which have been categorically excluded from further NEPA analysis because it has been determined that the actions have insignificant effects on the human environment. These actions are documented in a Categorical Exclusion review. Until recently, these types of actions were not subject to public review. New categories of excluded actions, including fuels and forest health treatments, now provide for a public review period for those actions.
Project planning updates provide BLM a means to achieve public scoping by notifying the public of the status of projects in the process of planning and analysis for implementation in the near future or currently being implemented.
Key Planning Efforts in Salem
There are a number of significant on-going planning efforts in the BLM Salem District. Some of these planning efforts include:
- Cascade Crossing Transmission Project
- Molalla River Planning Effort
- Vegetation Treatments using Herbicides on BLM Lands, Salem District
- Sandy River Basin Plan
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Documents Currently Under Public Review
The following list contains NEPA documents that are currently available for public review, protest, or appeal.
| Project Name | Start Date | End Date | Doc Type | Resource Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Strip Land Tenure Adjustment | 5/15/13 | 5/29/13 | Environmental Assessment / FONSI | Marys Peak |
| Crab Race Environmental Assessment and FONSI | 5/08/13 | 6/07/13 | Environmental Assessment / FONSI | Salem DO |
| Alder Creek Fish Passage Categorical Exclusion | 5/24/13 | 6/07/13 | Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record | Salem DO |
Existing/Historic Documents (5 Most Recent)
The following list contains NEPA documents that have passed the public review period.
| Project Name | Date | Doc Type | Resource Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mudslinger Events | 4/26/2013 | Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record | Marys Peak |
| Rickreall Creek Watershed Enhancement | 4/24/2013 | Decision Record | Marys Peak |
| Upper Siletz River Watershed Enhancement | 4/24/2013 | Decision Record | Marys Peak |
| Commercial Film and Photography at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area | 4/19/2013 | Categorical Exclusion / Decision Record | Marys Peak |
| Mosier Ridge Cellular Communications Facility | 4/17/2013 | Decision Record | Salem DO |
Project Planning Updates
2013 Project Updates
- Winter 2013 (PDF)
2012 Project Updates
- Winter 2012 (PDF)
- Spring 2012 (PDF)
- Fall 2012 (PDF)
2011 Project Updates
- Winter 2011 (PDF)
- Spring 2011 (PDF)
- Summer 2011 (PDF)
- Fall 2011 (PDF)
2010 Project Updates
- April 2010 (PDF)
- June 2010 (PDF)
- Fall 2010 (PDF)
2009 Project Updates
- February 2009 (PDF)
- November 2009 (PDF)
2008 Project Updates
- March 2008 (PDF)
- June 2008 (PDF)
- September 2008 (PDF)
- December 2008 (PDF)
2007 Project Updates
- March 2007 (PDF)
- June 2007 (PDF)
- September 2007 (PDF)
- December 2007 (PDF)
2006 Project Updates
- March 2006 (PDF)
- June 2006 (PDF)
- September 2006 (PDF)
- December 2006 (PDF)
2005 Project Updates
- March 2005 (PDF)
- June 2005 (PDF)
- September 2005 (PDF)
- December 2005 (PDF)
Public Comments: Before including address, phone number, email-address, or any other personal identifying information in your comments, be advised that your entire comment, including personal identifying information, may be made publicly available at any time. While individuals may request that the BLM withhold personal identifying information from public view, the BLM cannot guarantee it will be able to do so. If you wish us to withhold your personal information you must state this prominently at the beginning of your comment. We will make all submissions from organizations or businesses available for public disclosure in their entirety.
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