Decision Memo Completed

Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort Mineral Basin Snowmaking proposal

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

Snowbird is proposing to install a new snowmaking line within their existing permit boundary in Mineral Basin. The line would be installed to the East of Baldy Express lift along the Birds Nest and Lupine Loop trails on private and NFS land

Location

Located in Mineral Basin, within Snowbird's Special Use permit boundary, in Utah County, UT

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/25/2014
2
Decision
08/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2014 (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 ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Special Use Authorizations
DM for Snowbird 2014 Summer Projects: Snowmaking & Facility ModificationsDecision Signed Date: 08/13/2014
ForestsUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
DistrictsSalt Lake Ranger District; Pleasant Grove Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT2S, R2E, Sec. 17
Special use managementRecreation management