Decision Memo Completed

Brighton Resort Expanded Night Lighting

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

Brighton is proposing to install 138 light poles to light an additional 45 acres of existing terrain primarily served by Milly Express, allowing the resort to operate an additional lift during evening hours. Ground disturbance would be up to 1 acre

Location

Brighton Resort, approximately 16 miles east of Cottonwood Heights, UT in Big Cottonwood Canyon

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/03/2023
2
Decision
01/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management
Brighton Resort Expanded Night LightingDecision Signed Date: 01/04/2024
ForestsUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
DistrictsSalt Lake Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management