Decision Memo Completed

USGS Earthquake Early Warning Stations

Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Pierce; Whatcom, Washington Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest All Units

This project would issue a Special use permit to USGS for the upgrade or other modification of up to four Earthquake Early Warning Stations located on Mt. Baker and Snoqualmie Ranger Districts.

Location

3 sites on Mt. Baker Ranger District, 1 on Snoqualmie Ranger District. Please see maps under the scoping tab for location details.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/28/2020
2
Decision
05/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2021 (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; Research And Development
Decision Decided Date05/13/2021
ForestsMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
DistrictsMt Baker Ranger District; Snoqualmie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use managementResearch