Decision Memo Completed

Snowbird Avalanche 5-year Testing Permit

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Utah, Utah Pleasant Grove Ranger District

Proposal for a 5-year Research Permit Authorization for an avalanche management study area in Mary Ellen Gulch for the winters of 2017-2022 to improve the understanding of avalanche dynamics and develop effective means of snow safety.

Location

Mary Ellen Gulch, Utah County

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/14/2017
2
Decision
09/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.11, 7 Cfr 1B.3(A) (3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Snowbird Avalanche 5-year Testing PermitDecision Signed Date: 09/05/2017
ForestsUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
DistrictsPleasant Grove Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management