Decision Memo Completed

Snell Butte Cinder Pit Expansion

Modoc National Forest Modoc, California Modoc National Forest All Units

Expansion of the Snell Butte Cinder pit from 3.5 acres to under 5 acres. This aggregate material would be used for future road maintenance and resurfacing projects in the surrounding area for the next 10 years.

Location

Snell Butte Pit is located on Road 42N42Y. Road 42N42Y is a side road off Road 42N38 .

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/23/2020
2
Decision
03/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2021 (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 ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction; Road Maintenance
Snell Butte Cinder Pit ExpansionDecision Signed Date: 03/09/2021
ForestsModoc National Forest
DistrictsBig Valley Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNW 1/4 of Section 34, Township 42 North, Range 4 East
Road managementFacility management