Decision Memo Completed

Mount St. Helens Hut Operation Special Use Permit

Gifford Pinchot National Forest Skamania, Washington Gifford Pinchot National Forest All Units

The project authorizes an operator to construct and rent two 6-8 person huts at Lahar Viewpoint and Climber's Bivouac for overnight use. Huts would be semi-permanent, removable structures for year-round use.

Location

Lahar Viewpoint and Climber's Bivouac developed recreation sites, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/04/2019
2
Comment Period
09/06/2023
3
Decision
07/2024 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(12); 32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction; Special Use Authorizations
Mount St. Helens Hut Operation Special Use PermitDecision Signed Date: 07/19/2024
ForestsGifford Pinchot National Forest
DistrictsMount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management