Decision Memo Completed

Round Island Area Use and Development Plan

Chugach National Forest Valdez-Cordova, Alaska Chugach National Forest All Units

Evaluate feasibility of commercial or non-commercial 5-year plan for extraction of wind-blown sand from dunes, considering potential conflicts from sand removal with recreational use, off-road vehicle use, and Copper River Hwy traffic. CZMA FL/P(2)

Location

Mile 27 of the Copper River Highway. Cordova B-3 quadrangle

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/05/2007
2
Decision
06/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2010 (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 Products Sales
27 Mile Community Sand PitDecision Signed Date: 06/25/2010
ForestsChugach National Forest
DistrictsCordova Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSec. 32, T16S, R2E; Copper River Meridian
Minerals and geology