Decision Memo Completed

NRCS Snotel installation at East Fork Mill Creek, Yellowstone Ranger District.

Custer Gallatin National Forest Park, Montana Yellowstone Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
NRCS Snotel installation at East Fork Mill Creek, Yellowstone Ranger District.Decision Signed Date: 02/16/2024
ForestsCuster Gallatin National Forest
DistrictsYellowstone Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 6 S., R. 11 E., Sec. 31
Special use management