Decision Memo Completed

Ferguson Slide Talus Removal Project

Sierra National Forest Mariposa, California Sierra National Forest All Units

This Project will consist of stabilization of the rock talus and debris slide via installation of a cable net drapery system, and removal of rock talus and debris from below the origination point of the slide.

Location

Located on the Merced River along Highway 140 at Post Mile 42.0 to 42.7, eight miles east of the community of Briceburg and 7.6 miles west of the community of El Portal in Mariposa County, California.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/30/2014
2
Decision
09/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2014 (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 ActivityRoad Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction
CDOT District 10: SUP for Phase 1 - Ferguson Slide Highway 140 Rest Prjt.Decision Signed Date: 09/11/2014
ForestsSierra National Forest
DistrictsBass Lake Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 3 South, Range 19 East, Section 19
Road management