Decision Memo Completed

Mt Bethel Avalanche RACS

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests & Pawnee National Grassland Clear Creek, Colorado Clear Creek Ranger District

This purpose of this project is to replace the current Howitzer systems for triggering avalanches with remote avalanche systems, in order to eliminate the need for ammunition whose availability is declining and increase public and employee safety.

Location

Mount Bethel, at T4S, R76W, Sec. 14 and 15

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/06/2024
2
Decision
01/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2025 (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
Mt Bethel Avalanche RACSDecision Signed Date: 01/16/2025
ForestsArapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
DistrictsClear Creek Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management