3. SHOULD DNRC PREPARE AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIS)? 



Based on the following, I find that an EIS does not need to be prepared: 



• The EA adequately addresses the issues identified during project development and displays the 

 information needed to make the decisions. 



• Evaluation of the potential impacts of the proposed Ashley Lake Timber Sale indicates that no 

 significant impacts would occur. 



Finding Decision prepared by: 



Beverly O'Brien, Kalispell Unit Forest Management Supervisor, DNRC 



0'j^Shn>M. January 8, 2004 



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