Decision Memo Completed

Monarch Ski Area Improvements

Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Chaffee, Colorado Salida Ranger District

The project proposes the installation of a handle tow ski lift, 706-square foot yurt, storage facilities, two hydrants and diversion ditch on National Forest System Lands within the Monarch Ski Area permitted use boundary.

Location

Location is within the Monarch Ski Area permitted use boundary.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/11/2018
2
Decision
06/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2018 (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 ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction; Special Use Authorizations
Monarch Ski Area Snow Making FacilitiesDecision Signed Date: 06/20/2018
Monarch Ski Area Tubing HillDecision Signed Date: 06/20/2018
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSalida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Facility managementRecreation managementSpecial use management