Decision Memo Completed

Santaquin Debris Basin

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

The Forest Service is responding to an application from Santaquin City to construct two debris basins on National Forest System Lands as part of a larger project to protect homes and development from flooding and/or debris flows.

Location

Northeast of Santaquin%u2019s Main Street, along the east bench hillsides

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/04/2024
2
Comment Period
06/17/2024
3
Decision
07/2024 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2024 (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 ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Santaquin Debris BasinDecision Signed Date: 07/08/2024
ForestsUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
DistrictsSpanish Fork Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management