Decision Memo Completed

U.S. Army Mountaineering Training Near Como Lake

Rio Grande National Forest Alamosa, Colorado Conejos Peak Ranger District

The Army has requested a 3-year permit to conduct maountaineering training near Como Lake. The traiing would be 3 or 4 days, up to 3 time a year and would include 40 people camping in small groups of 3 or 4 people. Access would be on foot, atv.

Location

In Alamosa County, CO in vicinity of Como Lake and Blue Lakes.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/01/2011
2
Decision
05/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2012 (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
US Army Mountaineering Special Use Permit for Como LakeDecision Signed Date: 05/19/2011
ForestsRio Grande National Forest
DistrictsConejos Peak Ranger District
Special area management