Decision Memo Completed

ARRC Railroad Mile 53.35 construction and Outfall Stabilization Special Use Permit

Chugach National Forest Kenai Peninsula, Alaska Glacier Ranger District

ARRC must replace a culvert at railroad MP 53.35, 10 miles south of Portage. Majority of construction footprint occurs on ARRC property. Portions occur on NFS lands both sides of ARRC ROW. Includes temporary access/fill storage & permanent outfall.

Location

Project area is located in the area of ARRC mile post 53.35, approx. 10 track miles south of Portage Alaska. The permanent outfall is located at approximately 60 41%u2019 30.31%u201D N, 149 03%u2019 47.73%u201D W

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/25/2019
2
Decision
10/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2019 (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 Use Authorizations
ARRC Railroad Mile 53.35 construction and Outfall Stabilization Special Use PermitDecision Signed Date: 10/03/2019
ForestsChugach National Forest
DistrictsGlacier Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSW1/4 SW1/4 Sec. 14, T. 7 N., R. 2 E., SEWARD MERIDIAN
Special use management