Decision Memo Completed

Independence Pass Winter Gate Project

White River National Forest Pitkin, Colorado West Zone/Sopris Ranger District

The current winter gate parking area located adjacent to CO-82 east of the town of Aspen will be redeveloped into an improved parking facility.

Location

CO-82 east of Aspen at winter closure gate.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/13/2015
2
Decision
04/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction; Travel Management
Winter Gate Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 04/29/2015
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsWest Zone/Sopris Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Facility managementRecreation managementRoad management