Holder is requesting reissuance of a lands special use permit that authorizes avalanche management improvements including a detection system, weather station and 2 blaster boxes. Purpose is to protect the railroad infrastructure.
Location
Kern Mountain and Centerline avalanche path, both located south of Girdwood and NE of Seward Hwy; and Grandview area at railroad Mile 43
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/15/2019
2
Decision
11/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2019 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (15) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Special use authorization reissuance for existing land special uses | Decision Signed Date: 11/25/2019 |
| Forests | Chugach National Forest |
| Districts | Glacier Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |