Decision Memo Completed

I-70 Mile Marker 183 Sediment Basin Access Project

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

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 Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Watershed Improvements
I-70 Mile Marker 183 Sediment Basin Access ProjectDecision Signed Date: 01/04/2017
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsEast Zone/Eagle Ranger District; East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 18, Township 5 South, Range 79 West
Watershed managementSpecial use management