Decision Memo Completed

Blue Ridge Fault Trench

Mt. Hood National Forest Hood River, Oregon Hood River Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Blue Ridge Fault TrenchDecision Signed Date: 01/06/2011
ForestsMt. Hood National Forest
DistrictsHood River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNW ¼ of SE ¼ of Section 18, T1S, R9E
Special use managementMinerals and geology