Decision Memo Completed

Permit reissuance of a lands special use permit

Chugach National Forest Anchorage; Kenai Peninsula, Alaska Glacier Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Special use authorization reissuance for existing land special usesDecision Signed Date: 11/25/2019
ForestsChugach National Forest
DistrictsGlacier Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management