Decision Memo Completed

Baldy RAC Sites

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

Alta Ski Area is proposing a phased installation of Remote Avalanche Control (RAC) devices on Mount Baldy for avalanche mitigation.

Location

North face of Mount Baldy. Project is within Alta Ski Area's special use permit boundary. Located up Little Cottonwood Canyon.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/01/2021
2
Decision
01/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2022 (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
Baldy RAC SitesDecision Signed Date: 01/10/2022
ForestsUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
DistrictsSalt Lake Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementSpecial use management