Construct a trench to facilitate conducting geologic research on fault scarps. Trench is approx 100-ft long by 10-ft wide by 15-ft deep. The trench would be open for 2-3 weeks. The site would be restored after the research is completed.
Location
Upslope of Forest Service Road 1640
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/01/2010
2
Decision
01/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2011 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Blue Ridge Fault Trench | Decision Signed Date: 01/06/2011 |
| Forests | Mt. Hood National Forest |
| Districts | Hood River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | NW ¼ of SE ¼ of Section 18, T1S, R9E |