Decision Memo Completed

Issuance of up to three temporary Heliski authorizations in the Tasnuna and Scott Glacier area.

Chugach National Forest Valdez-Cordova, Alaska Cordova Ranger District

The Cordova Ranger District will issue up to 3 temporary special use permits in the Tasnuna and Scott Glaciers area for 200 days each for use between January 1 and April 30, 2020.

Location

National Forest System lands within in the Tasnuna and Scott-Sherman Glacier Area of the Chugach Mountains located 10-25 miles north of Cordova, Alaska.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/14/2019
2
Decision
12/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Issuance of up to three temporary Heliski authorizations in the Tasnuna and Scott Glacier area.Decision Signed Date: 12/18/2019
ForestsChugach National Forest
DistrictsCordova Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use managementRecreation management