Decision Memo Completed

Santaquin East Bench Debris Basin Geotech

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Utah, Utah Spanish Fork Ranger District

Proposal to conduct geotechnical investigations using a large truck and drill rig on USFS property including three boreholes that will extend into the earth approximately 45-60 feet deep. The bore holes are between 4-6 inches in diameter.

Location

Located on the east bench of Santaquin, Utah. Santaquin is approximately 20 miles south of Provo Utah.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/03/2021
2
Decision
11/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
Santaquin East Bench Debris Basin Geotech Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 11/19/2021
ForestsUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
DistrictsSpanish Fork Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed management