Record of Decision Concerning Grizzly Bear Recovery in the Bitterroot Ecosystem.

摘要

Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) issues this Record of Decision (ROD) and Statement of Findings upon consideration of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Recovery of the Grizzly Bear in the Bitterroot Ecosystem. The Service has considered alternatives and evaluated their impacts for the recovery of the grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) in the Bitterroot Ecosystem of east central Idaho and western Montana as presented in the FEIS. We have solicited public and agency comments and considered these comments in the NEPA process and in making our decision. Based on that evaluation and review, the Service has decided to implement the Proposed Action Alternative as described in the FEIS. This determination was based on a thorough analysis of environmental, social, economic, and other considerations.