Remove double-chair lift that is old and often down due to mechanical and wind issues. Install a new T-bar lift to access the same runs. Would require cutting <0.5 acre of Bicknell's thrush habitat, which would require a site-specific Plan amendment.
Location
Waterville Valley downhill ski area
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/19/2017
2
Decision
09/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2017 (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 |
| Waterville Valley High Country Lift Replacement | Decision Signed Date: 09/13/2017 |
| Forests | White Mountain National Forest |
| Districts | Pemigewasset Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |