Decision Memo Completed

Snowbird Mineral Basin Howitzer mount

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Utah, Utah Uinta-Wasatch-Cache All Units

Snowbird Ski Resort proposes installation of a Howitzer in Mineral Basin for avalanche control on both Forest Service and private lands. Snowbird currently conducts avalanche reduction in Mineral Basin using hand charges and Avalaunchers.

Location

Mineral Basin area.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/01/2015
2
Decision
09/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2015 (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
Snowbird Mineral Basin Howitzer mountDecision Signed Date: 09/09/2015
ForestsUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
DistrictsPleasant Grove Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 3 South, Range 3 East, Section 17.
Special use management