Environmental Assessment Completed

Western Adventures, Inc. (WAI) Priority Special Use Permit Reissuance

White River National Forest Pitkin, Colorado White River National Forest All Units

WAI's priority special use permit expired on May 31, 2015. WAI proposes changes to their long-standing operations and changes the intensity of use. This project analysis is required to issue a new recreation special uses authorization.

Location

Guided snowmobile tours would occur in the areas of Larkspur Mountain, Red Canyon, and Kobey Park. Permittee would utilize National Forest System Road 103.2 to access these areas.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/19/2015
2
Comment Period
06/30/2016
3
Objection Period Start
09/01/2016
4
Decision
12/2016 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
12/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Western Adventures, Inc. (WAI) Priority Special Use Permit ReissuanceDecision Signed Date: 12/05/2016
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsWest Zone/Aspen Ranger District; West Zone/Sopris Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementSpecial use management