Decision Memo Completed

Taos Ski Valley Gazex Avalanche Mitigation System Installation

Carson National Forest Taos, New Mexico Questa Ranger District

Install a fixed, remotely-operated avalanche control system within avalanche prone areas west of Kachina Peak along and below the ridgeline. This system would improve public and ski patrol safety within TSV, Inc.'s existing permit boundary.

Location

Within the existing special use permit boundary held by Taos Ski Valley, Inc.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/23/2016
2
Decision
05/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2018 (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
Taos Ski Valley Gazex Avalanche Mitigation System InstallationDecision Signed Date: 05/03/2018
ForestsCarson National Forest
DistrictsQuesta Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT27N, R14E, section 21
Special use management