Proposal to improve habitat conditions for aquatic life in Black Gore and Gore Creeks by extending the existing access road approx 275 feet along the NE edge of the settling basin. Also issuing a 10 year SUP to CDOT to use and maintain the basin.
Location
The location of the sediment basin is approximately 1/2 mile south of the Town of Vail, Colorado, adjacent to Interstate Highway 70 (I-70) at Mile Marker 183 in Eagle County.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/14/2016
2
Decision
01/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2017 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations; Watershed Improvements |
| I-70 Mile Marker 183 Sediment Basin Access Project | Decision Signed Date: 01/04/2017 |
| Forests | White River National Forest |
| Districts | East Zone/Eagle Ranger District; East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Section 18, Township 5 South, Range 79 West |