Decision Memo Completed

Whitney Creek Geotechnical Investigation

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

Homestake Partners (City of Aurora and Colorado Springs Utilities) is requesting an authorization to conduct a fatal-flaw geotechnical investigation within the Homestake Valley located on National Forest System Lands in southeastern Eagle County.

Location

The project area is located along Homestake Creek about 6 miles southwest of Redcliff, Colorado. Sec. 13 and Sec. 23 - T7S-R81W, 6th P.M., Eagle County, Colorado

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/28/2020
2
Decision
03/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Research And Development; Road Improvements/Construction
Decision Memo - Special Use Auth. Whitney Creek Geotechnical InvestigationDecision Signed Date: 03/22/2021
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsEast Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 7 South - Range 81 West, 6th Principal Meridian, Eagle County, Colorado
ResearchMinerals and geologySpecial use managementFacility management