Decision Memo Completed

USGS Seismometer Installation - Red Mountain

Gifford Pinchot National Forest Skamania, Washington Mt Adams Ranger District

The USGS currently operates several seismometers on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. They are proposing to install a new monitor on Red Mountain.

Location

Red Mountain (45.935732, -121.820684)

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/29/2023
2
Decision
10/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2023 (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; Research And Development
USGS Seismometer Installation - Red MountainDecision Signed Date: 10/20/2023
ForestsGifford Pinchot National Forest
DistrictsMt Adams Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
ResearchSpecial use management