Decision Memo Completed

Central Oregon Avalanche Center Paulina Peak Weather Station

Deschutes National Forest Deschutes, Oregon Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District

The Central Oregon Avalanche Center (COAC) proposes to install a meteorological station within Newberry Volcanic National Monument. The station would support avalanche forecasting and provide meteorological data to agencies and the public.

Location

Near Paulina Peak Summit and Paulina warehouse uphill from the Paulina Visitor Center within the Newberry National Volcanic Monument

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/01/2022
2
Decision
08/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2022 (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
Central Oregon Avalanche Center Paulina Peak Weather StationDecision Signed Date: 08/24/2022
ForestsDeschutes National Forest
DistrictsBend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 21 S, Range 12E, Section 34; Township 22S, Range 12E, Section 1
Special use management