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 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 |
| NRCS Pearl Pass SnowTel Build Site | Decision Signed Date: 07/29/2024 |
| Forests | White River National Forest |
| Districts | West Zone/Aspen Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |