This request is to install a standard SNOTEL facility, consisting of a total 1,500' footprint. Facilities include 4'x 4 shelter, 2 vertical towers, 1 12" diameter precipitation gage; 1 10' diameter snow pillow.
Location
National Forest lands southeast of Pray, MT past the end of Mill Creek Road adjacent to Crow Mountain Trail #55
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/01/2023
2
Decision
02/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2024 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| NRCS Snotel installation at East Fork Mill Creek, Yellowstone Ranger District. | Decision Signed Date: 02/16/2024 |
| Forests | Custer Gallatin National Forest |
| Districts | Yellowstone Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T. 6 S., R. 11 E., Sec. 31 |