Decision Memo Completed

Glacier Peak Data Collection

Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Snohomish, Washington Darrington Ranger District

Issue a special use permit for the US Geological Survey (USGS) to install temporary Global Positioning System (GPS) antennas at two headwater streams of Glacier Peak, and collect geophysical core samples around Glacier Peak.

Location

In Glacier Peak Wilderness - temporary antennas in Dusty Creek and Chocolate Creek; core samples from the upper Suiattle River, lower White Chuck River, and near the summit area of Glacier Peak.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/18/2016
2
Decision
07/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.11, 7 Cfr 1B.3(A) (3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Decision Decided Date07/01/2016
ForestsMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
DistrictsDarrington Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management