Decision Memo Completed

Alaska Railroad Corporation Permit Renewal

Chugach National Forest Anchorage; Kenai Peninsula, Alaska Chugach National Forest All Units

Alaska Railroad Corp.is requesting renewal of their permit for another 5 year term. The current permit authorizes 3 avalanche mitigation improvements and 1 weather station for the purpose of protecting use of the railroad.

Location

Kern Creek Drainage, off Seward Hwy (1 detection system); Grandview area: AKRR MM43(weather station); AKRR MM43-10 & MM43-30 (2 detection systems)

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/05/2013
2
Decision
04/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Special Uses Permit RenewalsDecision Signed Date: 04/10/2014
ForestsChugach National Forest
DistrictsGlacier Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionKern Creek Drainage - T10N, R2E, Sec 27 S.M. AKRR MM43 - T6N, R2E, Sec 16 S.M.
Special use management