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 Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Central Oregon Avalanche Center Paulina Peak Weather Station | Decision Signed Date: 08/24/2022 |
| Forests | Deschutes National Forest |
| Districts | Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township 21 S, Range 12E, Section 34; Township 22S, Range 12E, Section 1 |