Decision Memo Completed

Washington State Department of Transportation(WSDOT) Howitzer Structure

Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest King, Washington Skykomish Ranger District

Authorize the construction, use, and occupancy of a small structure (20’ x 26’) for the storage and use of an artillery piece (105mm howitzer) for avalanche control along US Highway 2 by WSDOT

Location

The howitzer structure would be located at the Wellington trailhead parking area, approximately 11 air miles east of Skykomish, Washington, in the NW¼, Section 15, T26N, R13E, W.M. Vehicular access i

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/15/2012
2
Comment Period
10/15/2012
3
Decision
08/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Washington State Department of Transportation Avalanche Control BuildingDecision Signed Date: 08/07/2013
ForestsMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
DistrictsSkykomish Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNW¼, Section 15, T26N, R13E, W.M.
Special use management