Mitigate avalanches occurring along the Union Pacific Railroad. Use exploratory blasting to identify trigger points to release avalanches for railroad safety.
Location
Snowy slopes above railroad near Cisco, Big Bend, and Emigrant Gap.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/26/2020
2
Decision
08/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2020 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8); 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Union Pacific Railroad Avalanche Mitigation | Decision Signed Date: 08/17/2020 |
| Forests | Tahoe National Forest |
| Districts | American River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |