Decision Memo Completed

NEON Research Project

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Salt Lake, Utah Salt Lake Ranger District

NEON is requesting a short-term permit (1-year) for access and to conduct preliminary geotechnical analysis in Red Butte Canyon, a Forest Service Research Natural Area (RNA).

Location

The project is located in the Salt Lake Ranger District

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/18/2013
2
Comment Period
04/07/2013
3
Decision
05/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityResearch And Development
DM for NEON Observatory Red Butte Canyon Tower Site: Preliminary GeotechnicDecision Signed Date: 05/09/2013
ForestsUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
DistrictsSalt Lake Ranger District
Research