This project would establish a 760-acre linear fuel break, primarily along Highway 191 and the Limber Flag Yurt Road, to protect watersheds in the area from negative impacts from a large wildland fire event.
Location
The project would include areas throughout the Cart Creek Watershed. This area includes areas west and east of Highway 191 and the Limber Flag Yurt area east of Potholes.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/15/2024
2
Decision
04/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2024 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.3(11) |
| Special Authority | 2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels) |
| Highway 191 Shaded Fuel Break | Decision Signed Date: 04/19/2024 |
| Forests | Ashley National Forest |
| Districts | Flaming Gorge Ranger District; Vernal Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |