Decision Memo Completed

Vidler Tunnel Phase 2 Pipeline Replacement

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

In-kind replacement of 3,216 linear feet of existing, aboveground pipeline used to capture and convey water to the western portal of the Vidler Tunnel in the Peru Creek drainage for municipal drinking water.

Location

West portal of the Vidler Tunnel located below Argentine Pass in the Peru Creek Basin.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/24/2021
2
Decision
07/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2021 (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
Vidler Tunnel Pipeline ReConstruction and ReplacementDecision Signed Date: 07/28/2021
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsEast Zone/Dillon Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management