Decision Memo Completed

Special Uses Projects 2020 for Utilities

Mt. Hood National Forest Clackamas; Hood River, Oregon Mt. Hood National Forest All Units

At Mt. Hood Meadows: Install new fiber optic line through a parking lot to connect the Hood River Meadows Lodge and the Nordic Lodge, and to replace an existing power line that extends from the main parking lot to the Mazot eatery.

Location

Utilities projects are located within the permit area of Mt. Hood Meadows; one is in proximity to the Nordic Center parking lot, the other extends from the main parking area to the Mazot eatery.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/24/2020
2
Decision
06/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Special Uses Projects 2020: Utilities at Mt. Hood Meadows Ski AreaDecision Signed Date: 06/12/2020
ForestsMt. Hood National Forest
DistrictsHood River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management