Decision Memo Completed

NRCS Pearl Pass SnowTel Build Site

White River National Forest Pitkin, Colorado West Zone/Aspen Ranger District

Construction, operation and maintenance of a new SNOW TELemetry (SNOTEL) data collection site for collection of mutually beneficial hydrometeorologic data as part of the congressionally appropriated Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasting Program.

Location

NW1/4NW/14 Sec. 24, T.12S, R.85W., 6th PM, Pitkin County; Pearl Pass Basin Project is located with in proximity of Pearl Pass Road and south of Tagert Hut.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/13/2023
2
Decision
07/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2024 (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
NRCS Pearl Pass SnowTel Build SiteDecision Signed Date: 07/29/2024
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsWest Zone/Aspen Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management