Decision Memo Completed

USGS Glacier Peak Wilderness Seismic Station Repair and Geologic Sampling

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

Authorize USGS to replace batteries via helicopter in GPW in August of 2018. Transportation of materials to be done via helicopter sling load. Geologic sampling would be done in same load and flight as battery replacement.

Location

On ridgeline just south of Scimitar Glacier, west flank of Glacier Peak, Lat: 48.117899 Lon: -121.737062

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/19/2018
2
Decision
08/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Decision Decided Date08/29/2018
ForestsMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
DistrictsDarrington Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionN1/2 NW 1/4 Sec 8. T.30N, R.13E, W.M.
Special use managementMinerals and geology