Decision Memo Completed

Hwy 542 Enhancement Project

Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Whatcom, Washington Mt Baker Ranger District

Improve access to recreation sites, maintain facilities and visitor amenities, provide additional interpretive opportunities and materials, increase motorist and visitor safety, and protect resources at dispersed recreation sites.

Location

The project area lies within Whatcom County WA, approximately 30 miles northeast of Sedro-Woolley along State Route 542 from Glacier, WA to the end of the National Forest Scenic Byway

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/20/2013
2
Comment Period
03/21/2013
3
Decision
08/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(5); 32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Facility Maintenance; Trail Management
Mt. Baker Scenic Byway Enhancement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/06/2013 Legal Notice Date: 08/06/2013
ForestsMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
DistrictsMt Baker Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 39N, Ranges 7, 8 and 9E and Township 40N, Ranges 7, 8 and 9E WM
Facility managementRecreation management