Decision Memo Completed

Square Lake Fire Helicopter Crash Restoration

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Chelan, Washington Wenatchee River Ranger District

Excavation and removal of contaminated soil from a helicopter crash site in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area. Contaminated soil will be transported by pack stock.

Location

Six and a half miles up Icicle Creek Trail #1551 from Trailhead

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/16/2012
2
Comment Period
07/16/2012
3
Decision
08/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityHarzardous Waste Compliance Actions; Wilderness Management
Square Lake Fire Helicopter Crash RestorationDecision Signed Date: 08/17/2012 Legal Notice Date: 08/17/2012
ForestsOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
DistrictsWenatchee River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT25N, R14E, Sec 12
Special area management