Decision Memo Completed

Ski Resort Snow Fence Install

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

Alta Ski Lifts proposed to install a series of avalanche snow fences above the Devil's Castle Road within the ski area permit boundary. The two fences would be installed in avalanche start zones providing safety to the public and ski area employees.

Location

Albion Basin: The Devil's Castle road/cat track within the Alta Ski Resort Special Use Permit boundary.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/01/2019
2
Decision
08/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2019 (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
Ski Resort Snow Fence InstallDecision Signed Date: 08/05/2019
ForestsUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
DistrictsSalt Lake Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Road managementFacility managementRecreation managementSpecial use management