Decision Memo Completed

ODOT Mt. Bachelor MEC Upgrade and OSSA Improvement

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

Oregon State Snowmobile Association (OSSA) is requesting to relocate their existing propane tank and MEC is proposing to install new electrical service for ODOT. Both projects are within the vicinity of the ODOT Mt. Bachelor Sanding Shed permit area.

Location

The sanding shed facility is located about 15 miles southeast of Bend, OR along Century Drive (OR-372) and exists entirely within the Bend-Fort Rock District of the Deschutes National Forest.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/18/2023
2
Decision
04/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2024 (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; Special Use Authorizations
ODOT Mt. Bachelor MEC Upgrade and OSSA ImprovementDecision Signed Date: 04/23/2024
ForestsDeschutes National Forest
DistrictsBend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 18 South, Range 10 East, Section 30
Special use management