Decision Memo Completed

East Castle Remote Avalanche Device Install

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

The proposed project is to install an avalanche control device in the East Castle Area of Alta Ski Resort. The area includes several significant avalanche paths that must be controlled for skiers to ski the area.

Location

East Castle within Alta Ski Area. East Castle is located off of the Supreme Chairlift.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/04/2019
2
Decision
12/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2020 (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
East Castle Remote Avalanche Device Install Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 12/16/2019
ForestsUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
DistrictsSalt Lake Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use managementRecreation management